Porterville College
Porterville College (PC) is a two-year community college that is located in Porterville, California. This school was established back in 1927 and it offers many different associate degree programs, as well as certificates. As a school, PC has a commitment to providing a top-notch education for its many students. This is a forward-thinking school that always seeks to be at the cutting edge of higher education. The many academic programs that are available for students to pursue are all held to a very high standard. Students attending PC can expect to receive a very thorough education while getting the experience that they need to succeed in the professional world.
One of the most popular programs that are offered by the PC is the nursing program. The nursing program will allow students to pursue becoming an RN in a very healthy environment. This program offers students that best instruction and all of the necessary resources to succeed in this field. There are many nursing paths to explore such as LVN to RN and the Nursing / ADN program. Students will have every chance to succeed at this school and students will be prepared to properly service those in need. Careers as true medical professionals will await those who successfully complete nursing programs at this academic institution.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,054 |
Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 15 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - 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 | $258/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 | $11,610 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,060 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $32,250 |
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, 82% of Porterville 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 | 72% | $4,433 |
Other Federal Grant | 9% | $432 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $2,190 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $819 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$2,215
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$1,177 |
$30,001 to $48,000$1,500 |
$48,001 to $75,000$4,683 |
$75,001 to $110,000$6,603 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
4,054
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,491
Women
1,563
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
75% |
White |
17% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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.