Butte College California

Rural California community college serving over 10,000 students with tuition under $1,200 annually.

College statistics

Address:
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA
95965
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.butte.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,104
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,024
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$9,024
Total Student Enrollment:
10,211
Endowment (End of Year):
$223,609,815
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Butte College is a public two-year institution in Oroville, California, serving the rural northern Sacramento Valley region. The college enrolls approximately 10,211 students pursuing associate degrees, certificates, and transfer preparation across a range of academic and career programs.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $9,024. The college's low cost structure makes it accessible to local and regional students seeking affordable pathways to four-year institutions or direct workforce entry.

As a community college, Butte College functions primarily as a transfer gateway to universities and as a provider of workforce training. The institution serves students best who need flexible, affordable options to begin their higher education in a rural setting or to earn credentials quickly for employment. For more information, visit www.butte.edu/.

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