by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Porterville College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Porterville College came in between $12,522.00 to $22,392.00 depending on your residency status.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: roughly $12,522.00 in-state against $22,392.00 out-of-state.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $1,438.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,084.00 |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,429.00 |
| Net price | $4,093.00 |
| That is 79% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,522.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,617.00 |
| Net price | $3,905.00 |
| That is 80% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,308.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,084.00 |
| Total cost | $22,392.00 |
| That is 16% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,392.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,429.00 |
| Net price | $13,963.00 |
| That is 27% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,392.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,617.00 |
| Net price | $13,775.00 |
| That is 28% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years at a recent average of 6.6% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,161.00 | $4,362.00 | $13,344.00 |
| Senior year | $5,036.00 | $5,278.00 | $16,147.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $18,357.00 | $19,240.00 | $58,864.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,993.00 | $7,330.00 | $22,425.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $211.00 | $221.00 | $677.00 |
| Total amount paid | $25,350.00 | $26,570.00 | $81,289.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Freshman year | $4,161.00 | $4,362.00 | $13,344.00 |
| Senior year | $4,434.00 | $4,648.00 | $14,220.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $8,596.00 | $9,010.00 | $27,563.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $3,275.00 | $3,432.00 | $10,501.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $99.00 | $104.00 | $317.00 |
| Total amount paid | $11,870.00 | $12,442.00 | $38,064.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Freshman year | $14,679.00 | $14,879.00 | $23,862.00 |
| Senior year | $17,763.00 | $18,006.00 | $28,875.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $64,754.00 | $65,638.00 | $105,261.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,669.00 | $25,006.00 | $40,101.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $745.00 | $755.00 | $1,211.00 |
| Total amount paid | $89,423.00 | $90,643.00 | $145,361.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| Freshman year | $14,679.00 | $14,879.00 | $23,862.00 |
| Senior year | $15,642.00 | $15,856.00 | $25,428.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $30,322.00 | $30,735.00 | $49,289.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,551.00 | $11,709.00 | $18,777.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $349.00 | $354.00 | $567.00 |
| Total amount paid | $41,873.00 | $42,444.00 | $68,067.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net price section below.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $12,301.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $3,728.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. Here is the average net price for each family-income range:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,910.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $3,734.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,394.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $10,255.00 |
Use Porterville College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Porterville College is No Data.
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Porterville College reach $154,438.00 spread across 37 loan recipients.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Porterville College, a few questions are worth asking:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.