BCC Description
The Butte College, located on a wildlife reserve within the Glenn County Community District in northern Orville, California, is an accredited two-year institution that offers residents of Orville, Chico and Paradise the opportunity to earn a wide variety of career-focused certifications or transfer degrees.
Since the college rests on a wildlife reserve, Butte upholds a commitment to preserving the earth. It strives to become a model for sustainability, even earning recognition as a community college leader in sustainable practices.
The academics available at Butte are offered in a variety of departments, some of which include:
- Agriculture
- Business Education
- Computer Science and Design
- Arts
- Business Computer Information Systems
To enhance your education outside of the classroom, Butte offers college life opportunities through its more than 20 student organizations and the Butte College Art Gallery and Associated Students program, designed for students to become leaders and representatives of the college community.
Butte also provides student services like tutoring, academic advising and counseling to students who seek help identifying and accomplishing their career goals.
As an incentive for Californian students to pursue higher education, Butte College offers lower tuition costs to state residents.
All students may apply for financial aid through student employment programs, scholarships based on resident status, need, merit and other federal options.
Quick Facts about Butte College
Location
Southwest
Setting
Rural Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Roadrunners
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Parking Permit Required
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$1,084
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,884
Retention Rate
69%
Enrollment
12,464
Year Established
1966
BCC Students
- Total Students
- 12,464
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 93%
- Out-of-State
- 7%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 65%
- Latino
- 14%
- Other
- 12%
Students State Origin
- California
- 93%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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