Butte College
Butte College is a two-year public community college located in Oroville, California. This school was established in 1967 and it has over 12,000 students. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. This is a very diverse school that offers excellent educational opportunities to many people. With such a large student body, this school has given many students the opportunity to have lucrative careers over the last several decades. There are many degree programs available for students to choose from and students will also have many certificate programs as options.
The nursing program at Butte College is among the most popular options that students choose. This program has several different paths that students can take. Students can pursue programs such as Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), a Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate's Degree Registered Nurse (LPV-RN), and an Associate's Degree Registered Nurse. All of the nursing programs are approved by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. These programs are designed to prepare students for taking required licensure exams and will teach all of the necessary skills to allow students to succeed as professional nurses. These renowned nursing programs help students to realize their full potential and they prepare them for the rigors of working as a medical professional.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Rural |
| Number of Students11,386 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 19 |
| Certificate | 7 | 62 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 101 miles radius of Butte College
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Yuba College
37 miles away |
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Sierra College
64 miles away |
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American River College
71 miles away |
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San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Cordova
75 miles away |
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Lassen Community College
76 miles away |
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Sacramento City College
77 miles away |
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Charles A Jones Career and Education Center
79 miles away |
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Mendocino College
90 miles away |
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Truckee Meadows Community College
98 miles away |
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Santa Rosa Junior College
101 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $280/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $19,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $35,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 76% of Butte College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,546 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $783 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 71% | $2,054 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $512 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,647 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,823
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,669 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,025 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,713 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,565 |
| Over $110,000$11,671 |
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Student Population
11,386
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,004
Women
5,382
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
55% |
|
Hispanic |
27% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
