by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Butte College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Butte College were $1,356 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,276. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $252 in-state and $252 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $9,024 |
| Fees | $252 | $252 |
| Total | $1,356 | $9,276 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Butte College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how Butte College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Butte College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Butte College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Butte College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,584 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,584 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,184 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $9,024 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Butte College has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 10.3%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $10,228 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of -0.28%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $1,352. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 5.83%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,816.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,352 | $9,816 |
| In 2 Years | $1,348 | $10,388 |
| In 3 Years | $1,344 | $10,993 |
| In 4 Years | $1,340 | $11,633 |
| In 5 Years | $1,336 | $12,311 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $42,830, or about $5,384 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Butte College, see the Butte College Financial Aid page.
