Hartnell College

About Hartnell College

Hartnell College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Salinas, California. It enrolls 9,453 students (a large student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: hartnell.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

6%

Net Price

$2,039

Median Earnings (10yr)

$44,316

Enrollment

9,453

Student : Faculty

22:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Hartnell College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Hartnell College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $2,039 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$1,404

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$10,374

Room & Board (off-campus)

$28,953

Books & Supplies

$1,062

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$6,990

Total Cost of Attendance

$11,892

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $828
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $465
• $48,001 – $75,000
  $3,124
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $6,856
• Over $110,000
  $9,885

Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

Graduation Rate & Retention

6% of full-time students who enrolled at Hartnell College graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Hartnell College earn a median of $44,316 ten years after first enrolling. That's close to the national median for U.S. colleges.

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Who Studies Here

Hartnell College is home to 9,453 students, a large student community. Some distinctive traits: 65% are first-generation college students, 60% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Hartnell College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Hartnell College offers an extensive catalog of programs: 53 distinct programs across 25 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Hartnell College is 22:1, on the higher side.

Faculty by Rank

274 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Hartnell College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Hartnell College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.