Hartnell College
Salinas, CA · City · 9,453 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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Location
Salinas, CA, 93901 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
50 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$11,892
Out-of-state COA
$20,862
Avg net price
$2,039
In-state tuition
$1,404
Out-of-state tuition
$10,374
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$828
$30–48k
$465
$48–75k
$3,124
$75–110k
$6,856
$110k+
$9,885
Admissions
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
Consumer completion
16%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,065
Median earnings (10yr)
$44,316
Debt range (25th–75th)
$1,750–$4,500
Student Body
Men 54%Women 46%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
65%
Median family income
$24,413
Independent students
30%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
60%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
74%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Full-time faculty
36%
Avg faculty salary
$11,975/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,974
Federal loan rate
0%
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