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Hartnell College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Salinas, California, Hartnell is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hartnell College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hartnell College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hartnell is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 61% at Hartnell suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,400

Cost of attendance at Hartnell College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,980

Cost of attendance at Hartnell College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Hartnell College received on average $4,336 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,336
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 398 41% $5,054 $2,011,357
Other Federal Grant 398 41% $5,149 $2,049,357
State Grant/Scholarships 870 89% $1,985 $1,727,096
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 1% $610 $8,535
Total Grant & Scholarships 873 89% $4,336 $3,784,988

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hartnell College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hartnell College students is 35.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

35.2%

  • asian 48.4% 15 students
  • African American 35.3% 6 students
  • white 50.0% 28 students
  • unknown 27.8% 10 students
  • hispanic 34.0% 271 students
  • Mixed Race 42.1% 8 students

Service Offerings

Hartnell College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hartnell College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training