Butte College
About Butte College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Butte College in Oroville, California, was the first college in the country to generate more electricity from its own solar array than it uses. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and nursing, psychology and the social sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1967
Location
Oroville, California
Students
8,890
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
45.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,356
Out-of-state: $9,276
Avg Net Price
$5,520
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,810
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
45.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
68.4%
Transfer Out
9%
Teaching Quality
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
31.3%
$/Student
$7.2K
Class Size
Large
While 45.3% finish in 4 years, 68.4% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,356
In-State
$9,276
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,270
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,509
After Financial Aid
$5,520
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$4,944
Receive Grants
34.8%
Take Loans
3.1%
Tuition is $1,356/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,520.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Butte College fund their education.
While in School
34.8%
Get Grants
Free money
3.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$16,880
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$10,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$111/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $10,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Butte College.
Gender
56.7%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,890
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
50.9%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
27.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 50.9% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
8,890
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Butte College fields 8 varsity teams with 258 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
258
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
72% / 28%
187
Men
71
Women
6
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Butte Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,810
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Social Sciences, General
$26K
316 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$104K
116 grads
1yr Earnings
Psychology, General
$41K
107 grads
4yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$49K
93 grads
4yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$47K
70 grads
4yr Earnings
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
$35K
38 grads
4yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $42K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.