Your story
starts here.

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Your story starts at Butte College! Whether you're aiming to transfer to a four-year university or complete a certificate, we’re all about your journey. And the best part – you can attend Butte College for FREE! Thanks to the Promise Scholarship, qualifying first-time, full-time students can enjoy free tuition and fees for up to two years. Other financial aid is also available. Join us at any of our five campuses, including the Chico Center – now with Friday class options! Fall Semester begins August 26, 2024. Fall Semester begins August 26

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Start Here. Go Anywhere

Explore Our Academic and Career Pathways by Community of Interest

Business, Cosmetology, Arts & Design

Health & Public
Services

Industrial Technologies
& Agriculture

Social/Behavioral Sciences
& Communications

Science, Technology,
Engineering, & Mathematics

Still Unsure?

Go to BC
for Free

Butte College’s Promise Scholarship offers no tuition and fees for two years to first-time, full-time students within the state. Federal and state financial assistance such as grants, work study, loans, veteran services, and scholarships are available

Thriving
Student Life

Students enjoy men and women’s athletics, over 35 student clubs, theater, an active student government, and honor society to name a few. With no shortage of ways to get involved on campus, discover what Butte College has to offer you!

Get the Attention
You Need to Succeed

Most of our classes are small, with a 1:24 student to faculty ratio so you can get to know our instructors — who are among the best in their fields. They’ll challenge you, and you’ll develop critical thinking skills and a passion for learning that will take you far in life.