Type Community college Students 12,669 Phone +1 530-895-2511 Colors Black, Gold | Established 1967 Athletics CCCAA – GVC Total enrollment 14,234 (2011) Graduation rate 29.2% (2014) | |
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President Dr. Samia Yaqub (interim) Undergraduate tuition and fees Local tuition: 1,364 USD (2015), Domestic tuition: 6,164 USD (2015) Notable alumni Aaron Rodgers, Larry Allen, Alex Green, Brett Ratliff, Paris Jackson Similar California State University, Feather River College, American River College, College of the Siskiyous, Sierra College Profiles | ||
Butte college campus and community video
Butte College is a community college in the Butte-Glenn Community College District which is located in northern California between the towns of Chico, Oroville, and Paradise, about 80 miles (129 km) north of the state capital. The college is a two-year institution fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with educational centers in Chico and Orland.
Contents
- Butte college campus and community video
- Butte college official video
- History
- Campus
- Organization and administration
- Academic profile
- Sports
- References
Butte college official video
History
After the passing of the 1960 Donahoe Act, voters of Butte County created a local community college district in 1966 to serve the educational and vocational needs of its citizens. In 1967, Butte College began by offering law enforcement, fire science, and vocational nursing classes in various locations throughout Butte County. The college officially opened its doors to the community in 1968 at the old Durham High School site, with over 1900 people enrolled at the new college. In 1974, the college moved from Durham to its present location near the geographic center of Butte County, and in 1975, Glenn County joined the District.
Campus
The campus rests on a wildlife refuge, and has been recognized as a national community college leader in sustainability, winning the grand prize 2008 National Wildlife Federation's Chill Out Contest: and the 2009 National Campus Sustainability Leadership Award. In 2011, Butte College became the largest solarized campus in the United States with 100% of the campus supplied with solar power, making it the first 'grid-positive' college or university in the country.
Organization and administration
The college interim president is Dr. Samia Yaqub.
Academic profile
The college is a two-year institution fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Sports
College athletics teams are nicknamed the Roadrunners. The mascot is named Dash.
Football Notes: 2013 National Champions, 2013 California State Champions, 2013 Gridiron Classic Champions, 2013 Nor Cal Conference Champions, 2012 Nor Cal Conference Champions, 2012 Ranked #1 in Northern California, 2012 Ranked #3 Nationally, 2012 State Center Bowl Champions, 2008 National Junior College Champions