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$1,409Tuition
2,775Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$36,328Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,409
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,289
Average Net Price
$3,728
Students Receiving Financial Aid
35.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
35.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,910
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,734
$48,001 – $75,000 $5,394
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,255

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $1,409 sticker price at Porterville College. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $2,910 annually after aid. The cost rises to $3,734 for families making $30,000-$48,000, then jumps to $5,394 for those earning $48,000-$75,000. Higher-income families making $75,000-$110,000 face $10,255 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $5,820 to $20,510.

Only 10.81% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $6,230. The federal loan rate sits at just 0.10%, meaning almost no students borrow money here. Graduates earn a median $36,328 ten years after enrollment. With virtually no debt and solid post-graduation earnings, this represents strong value. Low-income students get the strongest deal, paying under $6,000 total for a credential that leads to middle-class wages in Central Valley agriculture and healthcare.

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