Butte College
Butte College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Oroville, CA. Butte College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Butte College is $1,356 for California residents and $9,276 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 10.22% from last year at Butte.
- Total 10,968 students have enrolled in Butte and, of that, 2,744 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Butte offers 165 programs and 16 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Butte is 45% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Butte College is $1,356 for California residents and $9,276 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 10.22% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,368 | $8,088 |
| 2022 | $1,368 | $7,848 |
| 2023 | $1,336 | $7,816 |
| 2024 | $1,336 | $8,416 |
| 2025 | $1,356 | $9,276 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Butte College offers 163 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 20 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Butte College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 81 | 20 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 27 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 163 | 20 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 37 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 316 |
| Psychology | 107 |
| Business Administration and Management | 93 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 57 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 28 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 27 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
Student Population
Total 10,968 students have enrolled to Butte College. By gender, there are 4,864 male and 6,104 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.80 to 1.
Butte College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,744 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 184 | 78 | 106 |
| Asian | 625 | 281 | 344 |
| Black or African American | 280 | 153 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 3,768 | 1,612 | 2,156 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| White | 5,182 | 2,286 | 2,896 |
| Two or More Races | 684 | 300 | 384 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 127 | 77 | 50 |
| Total | 10,968 | 4,864 | 6,104 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Butte College is 45% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $5,810 and 59% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,810 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 201 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 601 |