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Butte College

Oroville, CA·Public·www.butte.edu/

Campus Identity

Butte College is a public community college in Oroville, CA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Butte College is a public community college in Oroville, CA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,104
In-State Tuition
+$264 fees
$7,584
Out-of-State Tuition
+$264 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

10,000–19,999

Rural setting

Beach Access

114 miles

Jenner, CA

Weather

Warm Climate

56°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

68 mi away
68 mi away
69 mi away
1,650 skiable acres12 lifts

Nearest Beach

Jenner, CA

Ocean access within 114.3 miles

114 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Oroville, CA

47°Jan49°Feb53°Mar57°Apr64°May73°Jun79°Jul78°Aug74°Sep64°Oct53°Nov47°Dec

Station: PARADISE · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

87/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety918481
91/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
84/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
81/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,104$7,584
Fees
$264$264
Total
$1,368$7,848
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

120 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Social Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
316 grads/yr$40,543
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
153 grads/yr$86,324
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
136 grads/yr$64,811
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCertificate
128 grads/yr$82,708
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
127 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's116 grads$107,202
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's21 grads$87,671
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate153 grads$86,324
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Certificate128 grads$82,708
Fire Protection
Certificate85 grads$67,238
Precision Metal Working
Certificate136 grads$64,811
Fire Protection
Associate's24 grads$52,959
Ground Transportation
Certificate37 grads$50,381
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's93 grads$49,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Certificate25 grads$46,909

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Butte College located?

Butte College is located in Oroville, CA. The main campus address is 3536 Butte Campus Drive, Oroville, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Butte College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Butte College charges $1,104/year for in-state students and $7,584/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $7,848/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Butte College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Butte College the right fit for me?

Whether Butte College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($7,584/year out-of-state), campus culture in Oroville, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Butte College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Butte College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Oroville, CA
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 56°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
87/100
Nearest Airport
Beale Air Force Base, CA (BAB) · 37 mialso MYV (38 mi), RBL (47 mi)

Location

Oroville, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.