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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
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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
    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
 
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving9%38%53%21%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,835$3,258$1,041$1,377
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)13.6%12.0%10.8%
Number in Default1079594
Number in Repayment783788867
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
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
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Machine Technology102
Agriculture45
Applied Horticulture, Horticulture Operations-3
Floriculture, Floristry Operations and Management--
Landscaping and Groundskeeping--
Agricultural Business Operations-8
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting1017
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science16
Business Administration and Management149
E-Commerce--
Real Estate23
Retailing and Retail Operations--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations-1
Small Business Administration and Management-1
Taxation--
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations1014
 
Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media-8
Journalism--
Radio and Television-2
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--
Computer Science-1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications--
Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications-5
Information Technology172
System Administration--
 
Construction Trades
Home Construction and Inspection6010
 
Engineering
Engineering-1
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology27
Engineering Technology-1
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology187-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other-21
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management--
Apparel and Textiles-1
Child Development6521
Family and Consumer Sciences--
Foods, Nutrition and Wellness Studies17
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology16610
Home Health Aide--
Licensed Practical Nurse Training4824
Medical Administration25
Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant--
Nursing-57
Respiratory Care Therapy1516
Substance Abuse, Addiction Counseling157
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant11
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies296
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-4
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Automotive Mechanics Technology2210
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science--
Natural Resources, Conservation-3
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology752
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--
Physical Sciences-1
Physics--
 
Precision Production
Welding Technology82
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management--
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other--
Criminal Justice, Police Science4323
Fire Science, Fire-Fighting69234
 
Social Sciences
Social Sciences-407
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Construction, Heavy Equipment Operation29-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies-3
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics21
Graphic Design-3
Interior Design24
Photography--
 
 
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
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien840.7%
American Indian3243%
Black3623%
Asian7596%
Hispanic1,65414%
White8,00665%
Unknown1,0398%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 186705%
Ages 18-193,10025%
Ages 20-212,21318%
Ages 22-241,79515%
Ages 25-291,46412%
Ages 30-347586%
Ages 35-395815%
Ages 40-498437%
Ages 50-656435%
Age Over 651611%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,079494585
Faculty Status746185561
Tenured Faculty103103-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service746185561
Primarily Instruction746185561
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3636-
Other Professionals2626-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional27124724
Clerical And Secretarial14713116
Skilled Crafts1010-
Service and/or Maintenance68653
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
     
    Participants
    All Athletes28119982
    Unduplicated Athletes26918782
    Baseball2929-
    Basketball311813
    Football101101-
    Golf1587
    Soccer21-21
    Softball13-13
    Track and Field, Outdoor33276
    Cross Country22166
    Volleyball16-16
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$8,240$7,672
    Assistant Coaches-$5,706$5,513
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches301713
    Baseball22-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches11-
    Basketball422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Football88-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches77-
    Golf211
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches---
    Soccer2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Softball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
    Track and Field, Outdoor633
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches422
    Cross Country211
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches---
    Volleyball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students19%
     
    By Gender
    Male20%
    Female19%
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien63%
    American Indian23%
    Black3%
    Asian5%
    Hispanic14%
    White21%
    Unknown17%
    Crime Statistics
     2006-072005-06
    Arrests
    On Campus
    Drug Related-2
     
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Burglary84
    Vehicle Theft11
    Arson1-
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