Butte College
Butte College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Oroville, CA. Butte College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Butte College is $1,336 for California residents and $8,416 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.68% from last year at Butte.
- Total 10,211 students have enrolled in Butte and, of that, 2,722 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Butte offers 163 programs and 20 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Butte is 32% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Butte College is $1,336 for California residents and $8,416 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.68% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,368 | $6,984 |
| 2021 | $1,368 | $8,088 |
| 2022 | $1,368 | $7,848 |
| 2023 | $1,336 | $7,816 |
| 2024 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Butte College offers 158 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 22 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Butte College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 79 | 22 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 26 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 158 | 22 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 79 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 35 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 29 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 25 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 23 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 292 |
| Psychology | 92 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 26 |
Student Population
Total 10,211 students have enrolled to Butte College. By gender, there are 4,172 male and 5,190 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.80 to 1.
Butte College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,722 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 134 | 51 | 83 |
| Asian | 509 | 249 | 260 |
| Black or African American | 205 | 104 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 3,154 | 1,362 | 1,792 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| White | 4,576 | 2,022 | 2,554 |
| Two or More Races | 544 | 233 | 311 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 111 | 61 | 50 |
| Total | 9,362 | 4,172 | 5,190 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Butte College is 32% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $4,891 and 62% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,891 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 201 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 601 |