# Porterville College

> Porterville College is a public college in Porterville, CA, with 2,834 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $3,071 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 35%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $41,156.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/porterville-college-2141
- Location: Porterville, CA, United States
- Setting: Small suburb
- Control: Public
- Classification: Technical community college
- Official website: https://www.portervillecollege.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 121363
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $1,438 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,518 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $3,071 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 35% |
| First-year retention rate | 62% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $41,156 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,834 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Porterville College tuition?

In-state tuition at Porterville College is $1,438 and out-of-state tuition is $11,518 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $3,071 a year.

### What is the average net price at Porterville College?

The average net price at Porterville College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $3,071 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Porterville College?

35% of first-time, full-time students at Porterville College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Porterville College?

The closest matches are Barstow Community College, Woodland Community College, and West Hills College-Coalinga, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/porterville-college-2141. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.