by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at Porterville College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.
In this report, you’ll find:
For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $46 for each credit hour. The out-of-state per-credit-hour rate is $329 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $329 |
Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Porterville College are listed below.
Required fees account for amounted to $58 in-state and $58 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $11,250 |
| Fees | $58 | $58 |
| Total | $1,438 | $11,308 |
The totals above are for instruction and do not cover housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Porterville College has moved over the last few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 9.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,399 next year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at Porterville College, check out the Porterville College Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Porterville College Tuition & Fees page.