Allan Hancock College is a public community college located in Santa Maria, CA. It offers 151 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Allan Hancock College is $1,146 for California residents and $8,994 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 10,329 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 1,336 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Allan Hancock College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,146$8,994
Books & Supplies$938
Off-Campus Living Costs$25,623
Average Financial Aid$3,219
Cost of Attendance$27,707$35,555
After Financial Aid$24,488$32,336
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Allan Hancock College$1,146$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

Allan Hancock College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs7576NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plant Protection and Integrated Pest ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist51 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant6 completers
36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and TextilesNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Administrative Assistant/SecretaryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies928 completers
405 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 39 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 269 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Parks, Recreation and Leisure StudiesNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 80 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 53 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician12 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation1 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human Services NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 28 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder5 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dance 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Graphic Design 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant22 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling10 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Home Health Aide/Home AttendantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training31 completers
30 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 108 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice OperationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,329 students at Allan Hancock College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,410 male students and 5,426 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
Total9,8362,8726,964
Male Students4,4101,3083,102
Female Students5,4261,5643,862

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,329 total students, 3,764 students enrolled through distance learning (1,336 students enrolled exclusively and 2,428 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,329
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,336
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,428
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses6,565

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Allan Hancock College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA
Phone805-922-6966
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,146
Out-of-State$8,994
Student Population »10,329 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »28%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate65% (Full-time)
36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,219
Students to Faculty22:1 (4.55%)