Butte College

  • Butte College provides quality education, services, and workforce training to students who aspire to become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, and global society.
  • We prepare our students for life-long learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of degrees and certificates, and the pursuit of career and transfer pathways.

School Highlights

Butte College serves 12,523 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12,523 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,632
  • Out-state tuition: $6,984
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 743 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Butte College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
743 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Butte College has grown by 23% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Butte College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,523 students
2,311 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,686 students
1,232 students
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# Part-Time Students
7,837 students
8,299 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Butte College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,686 students
1,155 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,837 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
5%
13%
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% Hispanic
34%
47%
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% Black
2%
7%
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% White
49%
23%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3356%
0.4221%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,800
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Butte College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,632 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,984 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,632
$1,236
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,984
$6,547
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Tuition Notes
Assumes students enroll in 12 units per semester for 2 semesters.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Butte College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Butte College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,239
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Butte College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Butte College and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
53 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
African Student's Association, Ag Ambassadors Club, Agape Christian Fellowship Club, American Design and Drafting Association, Anime Club, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Butte Feminist Union, California Student Sustainability Coalition (CSSC) Butte College Chapter, Chinese Student Association at Butte College, Computer Science Club (ACM Chapter), Cultural and Community Center, Deaf Education and Awareness, Environmental Horticulture Club, Friends of the Refuge at Butte College, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, International Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA, Kinetic Sculpture Club, Literary Arts Club, Mechatronics Club, MESA Club, Motorsports Club, Native American Club, Nature Hikes Friends of the Refuge, Phi Theta Kappa, Political Advocacy and Civic Engagement, Pre-Health Professionals, Science Club, Skills Club, Speech and Debate Team, Sports Medicine Club, Start-up Club, Student Veterans Organization, Study Abroad Program, Sustainability Resource Center, Symbiotic Solutions, The National Student Nurses Association, Welding Club

Arts and Music Programs:
3D Animation, Art Gallery, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Fashion Club, Music and Audio Production Club, Music Ensemble Band, Music Ensemble Choir, Painting and Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Radio TV and Film Program, Sculpture and 3D Design, Theatre Production
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Butte College is a campus full of resources for students looking to move on to any career. We have the support of our administrators, staff, and faculty in all areas of our personal interest, as well as our scholastic goals. As a student who wants to make a difference, Butte College and the Office of Student Life gives a chance to be involved in real decisions that will effect students for years to come. The Office of Student Life involvement is at an all time high, with a new office environment, a major publicity campaign on the way, and an advisor and staff that are dedicated to our success. There has never been a better time to get involved, and together we can shape the future of this campus and our community. The Counseling Center provides academic, personal and career counseling services for students wishing to fulfill vocational, transfer, personal and/or professional development goals. Counselors assist students by exploring interests, abilities and achievements as well as determining goals and planning programs to attain those goals. With 186 degree and certificate programs, there's something for you at Butte College. Fulfill your general education requirements at Butte College and transfer to a CSU or UC. Butte College has one of the highest transfer rates of students to CSU, Chico. Once at Butte College, we invite you to participate in some of our student organizations such as the Asian Club, Engineering Club, or Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Butte College cost?
Butte College's tuition is approximately $1,632 for In-State students and $6,984 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Butte College?
The acceptance rate of Butte College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What sports does Butte College offer?
Butte College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12,523 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,632
  • Out-state tuition: $6,984
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Verified school update

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