Overview
Butte College is a public, 2-year institution located in Oroville, California. Along with the main campus, which is a designated wildlife refuge, Butte also maintains three education centers in Chico and Orland. In 2011, Butte became the first college in the US to successfully generate enough solar energy to compensate for its electricity costs. Eligible high school seniors can enroll in the Reg2Go program, which includes campus visits, program placement workshops, and advisement for a successful transition from high school to college.
Average Net Price:
$5,070
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,336 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,416 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1270 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,316
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,430
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,464
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
88%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2024
99%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,430
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
1%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,485
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,988
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$100
Students receiving federal loans
1%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,756
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,750
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
9,362
Total Number of Undergrads
9,362
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
75
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
36
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$7,988
Loan Default Rate
18%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$100
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingButte College is extremely welcoming, The staff and professors are always willing to help you with making your community college experience the best.
Michelle from Chico, CA
butte offers one on one experiences with professors who also teach at the local csu. they care about their students, and offer lots of help to struggling students. it is a great way to get general education out of the way before attending an university.
Nicole from Paradise, CA
This is a great school to prepare to transfer to a University. They have a broad selection of courses but you need to be on top of your registration in order to get the classes you want. This school is excellent for getting your GE classes and has transfer plans with most CA Universities.
Carrie from Orland, CA
Butte college has some excellent teachers and their always willing to help you succeed in your academic career. There are many diverse departments and you can get a lot of changes to learn about different subjects
Emily from Chico, CA
Butte College is a great institution for students who may not know what their intended degree major will be. Butte College offers a great student services center where tutoring and work space is abundant. I'm very happy to have studied at butte due to the knowledge that is available at such low cost.
William from Chico, CA
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