Butte College

What Butte College does

Butte College is a public community college operated by the Butte-Glenn Community College District and headquartered at 3536 Butte Campus Drive in Oroville, California. Founded in 1967 (district records cite 1969), the institution delivers associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, workforce training, and non-credit community programs across five physical sites — the main Oroville campus, Chico Center, Glenn County Center in Orland, Skyway Center, and the Cosmetology and Barbering Center — supplemented by online education. Approximately 15,059 full-time and part-time students are enrolled, with 48% identifying as first-generation college students and roughly one-third aged 25 or older.

The institution's service portfolio spans five academic divisions (Business/Cosmetology/Arts & Design; Health & Public Services; Industrial Technologies & Agriculture; STEM; and Social/Behavioral Science & Communication), plus a layered student-support ecosystem that includes EOPS, DSPS (delivered through the proprietary AIM accommodation management portal with Otter.AI-powered real-time notetaking), Mental Health Services, CARE for single parents on CalWORKS/TANF, the Roadrunner Hub basic-needs center, the SBDC for small business owners, and the MESA STEM pipeline. Underlying technology is largely consumed rather than built: PortalGuard handles SSO and MFA, Otter.AI provides accessibility tooling, and a January 2026 Mainstay partnership brings externally developed AI to financial aid workflows.

Butte College is funded primarily through California state community college apportionment, per-unit student tuition (significantly subsidized for residents), the California College Promise Grant, federal HEERF and CARES Act emergency allocations, and Foundation donations. The institution completed a $282 million Measure A and Measure J bond construction program (15 new buildings, 50+ renovations, 3 solar projects) and maintains ACCJC institutional accreditation, with midterm approval in 2026. Governance rests with a publicly elected seven-member Board of Trustees plus a student trustee, under Superintendent/President Virginia Guleff.

Name

Butte College

Legal name

Butte-Glenn Community College District

Website

https://butte.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Butte College is a public community college in Oroville, California, serving roughly 15,000 students in Butte and Glenn counties with associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, workforce training, and student support services across five campuses and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training certificates
• Transfer pathway programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oroville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Primary funding from California state government for community colleges
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Per-unit tuition and fees charged to students; California resident tuition rates
3. Federal Emergency Relief Funds: HEERF and CARES Act funding for student emergency grants and institutional support
4. Foundation and Donations: Butte College Foundation accepting donations and managing scholarships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Butte College is a public community college that delivers credit-bearing associate degree programs, transfer pathways to four-year universities, career certificate programs, and non-credit community education across five academic areas (Business/Cosmetology/Arts & Design, Health & Public Services, Industrial Technologies & Agriculture, STEM, and Social/Behavioral Science). It provides wraparound student support services including EOPS, DSPS accommodations, Mental Health Services, basic needs support, and a Small Business Development Center for local entrepreneurs, served through five physical campus locations and online education.

Product overview

Butte College operates as a community college offering a unified educational service portfolio centered on credit academic programs (degrees and certificates) and non-credit community education. Student support services including DSPS (accommodations management via AIM Portal), Mental Health Services, EOPS, and CARE form integral service layers. The institution also provides SBDC services for entrepreneurs and uses PortalGuard for authentication. The college partners with Mainstay (AI technology) to assist rural students with financial aid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs (Associate Degrees) Credit-bearing associate degree programs across five academic areas that prepare students for direct career entry or transfer to California State University, University of California, or private four-year institutions. Targeted at prospective students seeking affordable higher education pathways.
• Certificate Programs Career-technical education certificates in high-demand fields such as welding, nursing, cosmetology, allied health, public safety, and accounting, designed to give students job-ready skills for direct workforce entry. Targeted at students seeking short-term, employment-focused training.
• Community Programs / Non-Credit Education Non-credit courses and community education offerings including ESL, personal growth, and professional development classes accessible to community members without formal college enrollment.
• Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) State-funded support program providing enhanced counseling, tutoring, book credits, equipment loans, Summer Bridge orientation, and priority registration for students facing educational, economic, or social barriers. Targeted at educationally and economically disadvantaged students.
• Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Accommodations and support services for students with verified disabilities, including alternate media, real-time notetaking, extended exam time, physical access assistance, and adaptive technology. Targeted at students with documented disabilities who require academic accommodations to access college programs.
• Mental Health Services Free, confidential short-term counseling (3-5 sessions per semester) delivered by licensed therapists and graduate-student trainees to enrolled students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Targeted at currently enrolled students seeking on-campus mental health support.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) No-cost and low-cost advising, training, and resources to help local entrepreneurs and small business owners launch and grow their businesses, including business planning, HR guidance, and growth strategy support. Targeted at small business owners in the Butte-Glenn service region.
• Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn transferable college credit through dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and College Connections partnerships with local high schools, typically free of charge. Targeted at high school students seeking an early start on college credit and career exploration.
• CARE Program (Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education) Support program for single parents receiving CalWORKS or TANF cash aid, providing case management, counseling, and additional educational support services to help parents pursue college while on public assistance. Targeted at single parents on cash aid who are enrolled at Butte College.
• ACCJC-Accredited Degree and Certificate Credentials Accredited credentials (associate degrees and certificates) recognized under ACCJC institutional accreditation, enabling transfer to four-year institutions and recognized by employers. Targeted at students and employers who require accredited credentials.

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MainstaycoreTechnology or Integration · 22 January 2026AI technology partnership with Mainstay to simplify financial aid applications for rural students in California. Part of pilot program with California Community Colleges to increase enrollment and retention, support college staff, and gather student insights to improve equity and access.
• California Community CollegesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide system partnership to expand access for rural students using AI technology. Program aims to simplify financial aid applications and improve equity in higher education access across California community colleges.
• Carollo EngineeringminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• Keysight TechnologiesminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• Edison InternationalminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• PG&EminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• QualcommminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• UberminorOthersIndustry sponsor for MESA Student Leadership Conference, providing workshops and career insights to community college STEM students.
• Butte County Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity mental health referral resource for students. Provides crisis services and ongoing mental health support for Butte College students.
• Catalyst Domestic Violence ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for sexual assault and domestic violence support services. Provides confidential counseling and crisis intervention for affected students.
• MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide STEM program with 55-year history and 250,000+ alumni. Provides leadership development, peer community, and career preparation for underrepresented students in STEM fields.
• Catharsis ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for online sexual harassment and discrimination prevention training for students and staff. Provides U Got This! student training and Report = Support employee training.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shasta College: Public community college in Redding, CA serving rural Northern California with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce training programs. Operates within the same California Community Colleges system and competes for overlapping rural student populations.
• Feather River College: Small rural community college in Quincy, CA in the same California Community Colleges system, serving a similarly remote and low-density service area with comparable associate degree, transfer, and certificate offerings.
• Yuba College: Nearby California community college in Marysville serving the Yuba County region. Operates within the same statewide system with overlapping transfer pathways and similar vocational/career-technical offerings.
• College of the Redwoods: Public community college in Eureka, CA serving rural coastal Northern California. Comparable enrollment scale, similar non-traditional student mix, and parallel mission of regional access and workforce development.
• College of the Siskiyous: Small rural community college in Weed, CA within the California Community Colleges system, serving a similarly low-density service area with comparable program mix including transfer, CTE, and basic skills.
• Modesto Junior College: California community college in the Central Valley (Yosemite CCD) with comparable scale, traditional associate-degree and CTE programs, and a similarly diverse non-traditional student population.

Broad incumbents

• American River College: Large California community college in Sacramento (Los Rios CCD) with broad academic, CTE, and transfer offerings. Larger and more urban than Butte but operates in the same statewide system with similar funding mechanisms and compliance frameworks.
• Sacramento City College: Long-established California community college in Sacramento (Los Rios CCD) with comprehensive degree, transfer, and certificate programs. Same statewide system, providing a useful benchmark for program breadth and student services design.
• Foothill College: Mid-sized California community college in Los Altos Hills (Foothill-De Anza CCD) known for strong transfer rates and online education scale. Useful benchmark for digital program expansion strategies available to Butte.

Regional players

• Mendocino College: Rural Northern California community college serving Mendocino and Lake counties with similar associate, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable size and demographic profile to Butte though geographically non-overlapping.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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