Hartnell College

Hartnell College is a public community college located in Salinas, CA. It offers 84 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,404 for California residents and $8,994 for out-of-state students at Hartnell College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($9,921) of public community colleges in California.
It has 8,892 students that are higher than the average population (5,302 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 1,693 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $38,000.

Academic Overview

Hartnell College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Salinas, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,404 for California residents and $8,994 for other students on average. It offers 84 degree programs through 30 Certificate, 54 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA
Phone831-755-6700
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,404
Out-of-State$8,994
Student Population »8,892 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate72% (Full-time)
29% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$2,995
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,404 for California residents and $8,994 for out-of-state students at Hartnell College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($9,921) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Hartnell College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,404$8,994
Books & Supplies$938
Off-Campus Living Costs$23,859
Average Financial Aid$2,995
Cost of Attendance$26,201$33,791
After Financial Aid$23,206$30,796
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$38,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Hartnell College$1,404$8,994
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Hartnell College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 30 Certificate, 54 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3054NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Food Technology and Processing12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Ethnic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-Engineering18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies724 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
341 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computational ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 45 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
AstronomyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 93 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
62 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 26 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Construction Site Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Digital ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PhotographyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training40 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 87 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,892 students at Hartnell College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,714 male students and 5,094 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total9,8083,0476,761
Male Students4,7141,2983,416
Female Students5,0941,7493,345

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Hartnell College, there are 8,892 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,869 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,693 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,176 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,892
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,693
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,176
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses4,023

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