by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Porterville College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Porterville College came in at $1,438 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $11,308. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees came to $58 in-state and $58 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $11,250 |
| Fees | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $1,438 | $11,308 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Porterville College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Porterville College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Porterville College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Porterville College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Porterville College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,330 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,510 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $10,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $11,250 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Porterville College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 9.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,399 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.69%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,447. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.56%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,050.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,447 | $12,050 |
| In 2 Years | $1,456 | $12,840 |
| In 3 Years | $1,465 | $13,682 |
| In 4 Years | $1,475 | $14,579 |
| In 5 Years | $1,485 | $15,535 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $53,151, compared with about $5,843 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.
For specifics on financial aid at Porterville College, check out the Porterville College Financial Aid page.
