Porterville College
About
Porterville College is a public community college in Porterville, California. It was established in 1927.
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Porterville College vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Porterville College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPorterville College | 34% | — | 4,784 | $3,728 | Community College |
Barstow Community College | — | — | 3,226 | $12,347 | Community College |
College of the Siskiyous | — | — | 1,575 | $7,241 | Community College |
Columbia College | — | — | 2,828 | $15,468 | Community College |
Copper Mountain Community College | — | — | 2,019 | $7,962 | Community College |
Feather River Community College District | 25% | — | 2,055 | $6,520 | Baccalaureate |
Lake Tahoe Community College | — | — | 4,040 | $10,975 | Community College |
Lassen Community College | — | — | 2,038 | $7,677 | Community College |
Mendocino College | — | — | 4,225 | $7,500 | Community College |
Palo Verde College | — | — | 3,833 | $10,543 | Community College |
Woodland Community College | — | — | 4,128 | $4,097 | Community College |
| Peer group median | 30% | — | 3,226 | $7,677 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
This site will serve as the public display forum for information on research activities at Porterville College. Our research agenda and all of our research is public.
Visit IR office page- Michael CarleyDirector of Institutional Research and Planning
- DJ VanderwerffResearch and Planning Analyst
Documents & reports (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary of Terms - Porterville CollegeThe glossary from Porterville College provides clear definitions of various terms related to digital and traditional marketing, mobile conquesting, and marketing automation. Covering 38 key concepts, it serves as a resource for understanding industry-specific language used in marketing processes.portervillecollege.edu
- Strategic planPorterville College Strategic Plan2025Porterville College's Strategic Plan outlines the institution's priorities and goals for the period 2025 to 2030. The plan aligns with the Vision 2030 and maintains a focus on Guided Pathways to streamline programs and processes for better student outcomes. It aims to track and achieve enrollment growth targets while addressing gaps in student achievement through strategic initiatives.portervillecollege.edu
Notable alumni (2)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Arnnon Geshuri
- Devon Mathis
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