Hartnell College
Hartnell College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Salinas, CA. Hartnell College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Hartnell College is $1,404 for California residents and $8,994 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Hartnell.
- Total 8,892 students have enrolled in Hartnell and, of that, 1,693 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Hartnell offers 84 programs.
- The graduation rate of Hartnell is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Hartnell College is $1,404 for California residents and $8,994 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,420 | $8,960 |
| 2021 | $1,400 | $8,960 |
| 2022 | $1,400 | $8,960 |
| 2023 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
| 2024 | $1,404 | $8,994 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Hartnell College offers 82 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 10 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Hartnell College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 54 | 6 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 15 | 1 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 82 | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 830 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 17 |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 16 |
| Food Technology and Processing | 12 |
| Pre-Engineering | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 131 |
| Business Administration and Management | 86 |
| Sociology | 64 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 40 |
Student Population
Total 8,892 students have enrolled to Hartnell College. By gender, there are 4,107 male and 4,785 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.86 to 1.
Hartnell College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,693 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Asian | 349 | 168 | 181 |
| Black or African American | 205 | 154 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 6,710 | 2,947 | 3,763 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| White | 861 | 462 | 399 |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 66 | 85 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 569 | 279 | 290 |
| Total | 8,892 | 4,107 | 4,785 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Hartnell College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 3%. The average financial aid amount is $2,995 and 54% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| Retention Rate | 72% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,995 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 127 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 323 |