Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001268
- Phone: (909) 621-8131
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
91%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
27:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,250Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Porterville College
550 N College Ave, Claremont, CA
Porterville College is located in Porterville, California, and offers an outstanding education. Campus life is active and students have the opportunity to pursue their interest inside and outside of the classroom. Best of all tuition is only $46 per credit for Californian residents. The area is safe and Porterville offers an excellent college experience. The college offers small class sizes and the personal attention that you want.
Porterville is just three hours from the ocean and San Francisco. The population of the area is around 54,000. In Porterville, you will love the affordable housing, excellent schools and friendly people.
On the weekend, you will be able to explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The high alpine wilderness is home over 200 caverns.
The school offers many outstanding degree programs. Associate degree programs are offered in Art, Business, Child Development, History, Information Systems, Liberal Arts, Math, Photography, and Social Science.
Porterville College offers many services to assist students. The college offers counseling, child care, an art gallery, career services, CHAP, and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education. Students for care receive assistance with meals, childcare, and special workshops.
The college welcomes veterans. Assistance is available to help prior military transition into life in an academic setting. Courses are offered to help veterans with academic skills that they are lacking.
At Porterville College, students can compete in collegiate athletics. The college has strong programs in baseball, basketball, softball and volleyball. Anyone thinking about continuing their athletic career at the collegian level should consider Porterville College.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Porterville College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,900. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $1,400-$1,700
- Out-of-State: $8,300-$9,900
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $46-$55 per unit
- Out-of-State: $280-$330 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 91% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 90% | $5,962 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Porterville College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Porterville College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agriculture (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (A, C)
Education
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (A)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Prevention (C)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Porterville College.
- Reedley College in Los Angeles, CA (46 miles away)
- West Hills College - Lemoore in Sacramento, CA (49 miles away)
- West Hills College - Coalinga in Salinas, CA (75 miles away)
- Cerro Coso Community College in Norwalk, CA (82 miles away)
- Antelope Valley College in Sacramento, CA (106 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001268
- Phone: (909) 621-8131
- School Homepage