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Porterville CollegePorterville, CA |
Main Address100 E College Ave Porterville, CA 93257-6058 www.portervillecollege.edu |
Admission Office100 East College Avenue Porterville, CA 93257 (209) 791-2220 Fax : (209) 784-4779 Contact : Virginia Gurrola Vice President Student Services and Enrollment |
Type of SchoolMedium Public community college 2-year school Coed Hispanic-Serving Institution Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Code: 4608 |
Quick FactsTotal undergraduates : 4,574 In-State Tuition : $1,404.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $8,274.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableCertificate Associate |
SettingLarge Town (10-50k) Rural Commuter campus |
AdmissionRegular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : -- Housing deposit due : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : -- SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : -- Financial Aid Priority Application due : Mar 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges Hispanic-Serving Institution |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Biological & Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Construction Trades Education Engineering Technologies/Technicians English Language, Literature & Letters Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences Legal Professions & Studies Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mathematics & Statistics Mechanic & Repair Technologies Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Physical Sciences Security & Protective Services Social Sciences Visual & Performing Arts |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsDouble Major Dual Enrollment of High School Students |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes |
Computer Services25 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries |
Campus General InformationSize : Medium-sized Unique Facilities : anthropology library Geographic Location : 75 miles from Fresno, 50 miles from Bakersfield. Large Town Rural Commuter Campus Total undergraduates : 4,574 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : -- Degree-seeking undergrads : 3,301 Graduate enrollment : -- |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 34 In state students : 99.0% Out of state students : 1.0% |
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Housing Options |
Additional Housing OptionsCar is not allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
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General AthleticsTeam Name : Pirates Sport Member : NJCAA |
Sport's Levels AvailableIntercollegiate |
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Counseling And WellnessCareer counseling Employment services for undergraduates Health services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Veteran's counselor |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesServices and/or facilities for hearing impaired Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility |
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Academic Support ProgramsLearning center Reduced course load Remedial instruction Tutoring |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
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Campus Ministries |
N |
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Choral Groups |
Y |
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Concert Band |
N |
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Dance Activity |
N |
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Drama/Theater |
Y |
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Film Society |
N |
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Fraternities |
N |
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Government or Political Activity |
Y |
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International Student Organization |
N |
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Jazz Band |
N |
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Literary Magazine |
N |
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Marching Band |
N |
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Model United Nations |
N |
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Music Ensembles |
Y |
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Musical Theater |
Y |
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Opera |
N |
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Pep Band |
N |
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Radio Station |
N |
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Sororities |
N |
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Student Newspaper |
N |
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Symphony Orchestra |
N |
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Television Station |
N |
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Yearbook |
N |
Sport Name |
Levels Available |
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Baseball |
Men's Intercollegiate |
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Basketball |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
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Tennis |
Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate |
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Volleyball |
Women's Intercollegiate |
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $0.00 Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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SAT score use policyInformation not supplied by college |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : No Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : No Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No From the college: Students who have successfully completed courses in the Advanced Placement Program with a score of 3, 4 or 5 may be granted credit for purposes of general education certification, graduation, advanced placement in the college's sequence courses, and for curriculum requirements. A petition may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records. |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
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SAT Math |
* |
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SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
* |
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ACT Composite |
* |
* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.
Exam |
Min Score Required |
Number of Credits |
Equivalent Course(s) |
Applicable Program |
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2-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ART P106 |
All |
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3-D Art and Design |
3 |
3 |
ART P107 |
All |
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Art History |
3 |
6 |
ART P113 and ART P114 |
All |
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Biology |
3 |
4 |
BIOL P110 |
All |
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Calculus AB |
3 |
4 |
MATH P103 |
All |
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Calculus BC |
3 |
4 |
MATH P103 |
All |
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4 |
8 |
MATH P103 & MATH P104 |
All |
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Chemistry |
3 |
4 |
CHEM P106 |
All |
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Chinese Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Comparative Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POLS P102 |
All |
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Computer Science A |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Computer Science Principles |
3 |
-- |
-- |
All |
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Drawing |
3 |
3 |
ART P103 |
All |
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English Language and Composition |
3 |
4 |
ENG P101A |
All |
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English Literature and Composition |
3 |
4 |
ENG P101A |
All |
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Environmental Science |
3 |
4 |
-- |
All |
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European History |
3 |
6 |
HIST P104, P105 |
All |
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French Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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German Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Human Geography |
3 |
3 |
GEOG P113 |
All |
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Italian Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Japanese Language and Culture |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Latin |
3 |
3 |
-- |
All |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECON P102 |
All |
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Microeconomics |
3 |
3 |
ECON P101 |
All |
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
4 |
-- |
All |
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Physics C: Mechanics |
3 |
4 |
PHYS P104A |
All |
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Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSYC P101A |
All |
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Spanish Language and Culture |
3 |
5 |
SPAN P102 |
All |
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Spanish Literature and Culture |
3 |
5 |
-- |
All |
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Statistics |
3 |
4 |
MATH P122 |
All |
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United States Government and Politics |
3 |
3 |
POLS P101 |
All |
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United States History |
3 |
6 |
HIST P117 & P118 |
All |
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World History: Modern |
3 |
6 |
HIST P101 & 102 |
All |
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
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American Government |
99 |
-- |
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American Literature |
99 |
-- |
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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature |
99 |
-- |
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Biology |
99 |
-- |
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Calculus with Elementary Functions |
99 |
-- |
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Chemistry |
99 |
-- |
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College Algebra |
99 |
-- |
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English Literature |
99 |
-- |
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French I |
99 |
-- |
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French II |
99 |
-- |
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German I |
99 |
-- |
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German II |
99 |
-- |
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History of United States I |
99 |
-- |
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History of United States II |
99 |
-- |
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Human Growth and Development |
99 |
-- |
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Information Systems and Computer Applications |
99 |
-- |
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Introduction to Educational Psychology |
99 |
-- |
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Introductory Business Law |
99 |
-- |
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Introductory Psychology |
99 |
-- |
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Introductory Sociology |
99 |
-- |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
99 |
-- |
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Principles of Management |
99 |
-- |
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Principles of Marketing |
99 |
-- |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
99 |
-- |
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Spanish I |
99 |
-- |
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Spanish II |
99 |
-- |
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Western Civilization I |
99 |
-- |
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Western Civilization II |
99 |
-- |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Mar 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Virginia Gurrola Financial aid office phone : (559) 791-2223 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $46.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $275.00 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byAcademics State/District Residency |
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Tuition payment plansInstallment payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
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In-state tuition and fees: |
$1,404.00 |
$1,404.00 |
$1,404.00 |
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Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$8,274.00 |
$8,274.00 |
$8,274.00 |
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Room only: |
-- |
$8,500.00 |
$4,338.00 |
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Books and supplies: |
$1,638.00 |
$1,638.00 |
$1,638.00 |
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Estimated personal expenses: |
-- |
$2,826.00 |
$2,826.00 |
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Transportation expenses: |
-- |
$1,170.00 |
$1,170.00 |
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Estimated Total In-state: |
$3,042.00 |
$15,538.00 |
$11,376.00 |
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Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$9,912.00 |
$22,408.00 |
$18,246.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: -- Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -- Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -- Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: -- Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: -- |
Admission Requirements (Required)College Transcript(s) |
Students who applied for transfer |
Terms in which transfer students may enroll |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor |
Special Requirements-- |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: -- |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $8,274.00 Room & Board(on-campus): -- Room & Board(off-campus): $8,500.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $275.00 |
Financial Aid |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: -- TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsEnglish as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students International Student Adviser |