Porterville College

Porterville College Overview

Porterville College is a public school in a rural setting in Porterville, California. Porterville College was founded in 1927 and the school currently enrolls around 5,024 students a year, including 5,024 undergraduate students.

Student Involvement at Porterville College

Are you interested in music or performing? At Porterville College you can join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of the school's theater groups.

Porterville College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Porterville College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Porterville College on the Student Life page.

2022 Porterville College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,380
Out-of-State	$9,330

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Is Porterville College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how competitive a school is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer view of what Porterville College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Porterville College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Porterville College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Porterville College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Porterville College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Porterville College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Porterville College's endowment was valued at $1.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Porterville College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Porterville College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Porterville College.

Based on this information, does Porterville College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Porterville College a good school for you?

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Where is Porterville College?

Porterville College is located in the rural setting of Porterville, California.

If you want to see Porterville College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 190 to Porterville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Meadows Field.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Porterville College and Porterville are like without leaving home.

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