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Butte College (BC)
- 3536 Butte Campus Drive
- Oroville, CA 95965
- OPEID College Code: 00807300
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- General Phone: (530) 895-2511
- President: Dr. Diana J. Van Der Ploeg
- Website: www.butte.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 12,228
- College Alias: BC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - BC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.butte.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: BC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 9% | 38% | 53% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,835 | $3,258 | $1,041 | $1,377 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.6% | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| Number in Default | 107 | 95 | 94 |
| Number in Repayment | 783 | 788 | 867 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $714 | $722 | $876 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,180 | $5,042 | $5,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,324 | $1,287 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,816 | $8,560 | $8,312 |
| Other Expenses | $2,966 | $2,908 | $2,794 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,908 | $2,692 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,136 | $2,046 | $2,163 |
| Out of State | $6,602 | $6,366 | $7,063 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,918 | $13,514 | $13,269 |
| Out of State | $18,384 | $17,834 | $18,169 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,976 | $4,828 | $4,855 |
| Out of State | $9,442 | $9,148 | $9,755 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,228 Undergraduate: 12,228
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,400 Female: 6,828
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,400 Female: 6,828
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,082 Part-Time: 7,146
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,082 Part-Time: 7,146
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 84 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 324 | 3% |
| Black | 362 | 3% |
| Asian | 759 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1,654 | 14% |
| White | 8,006 | 65% |
| Unknown | 1,039 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 670 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,100 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,213 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,795 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,464 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 758 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 581 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 843 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 643 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 161 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,079 | 494 | 585 |
| Faculty Status | 746 | 185 | 561 |
| Tenured Faculty | 103 | 103 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 746 | 185 | 561 |
| Primarily Instruction | 746 | 185 | 561 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 36 | 36 | - |
| Other Professionals | 26 | 26 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 271 | 247 | 24 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 147 | 131 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 68 | 65 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,929 (153) | $77,688 (78) | $76,139 (75) |
| Instructor | $76,929 (153) | $77,688 (78) | $76,139 (75) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,462 (32) | $87,049 (13) | $82,692 (19) |
| Instructor | $84,462 (32) | $87,049 (13) | $82,692 (19) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,576 (185) | $76,764 (91) | $74,425 (94) |
| Instructor | $75,576 (185) | $76,764 (91) | $74,425 (94) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 281 | 199 | 82 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 269 | 187 | 82 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Football | 101 | 101 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 33 | 27 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 22 | 16 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,240 | $7,672 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $5,706 | $5,513 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 19% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 23% |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 21% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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