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Hartnell College

Hartnell College is a public 2-year institution in Salinas, CA. It enrolls about 8,478 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationSalinas, CA 93901
CountyMonterey County
Enrollment8,478
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$1,404
Out-of-state tuition & fees$8,994
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate73%
Average net price (after aid)$5,641
Campus settingCity: Midsize
Size category5,000 - 9,999
Highest degree offeredAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Websitewww.hartnell.edu/
Phone8317556700

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

In-state students pay about $1,404 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $8,994. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $5,641 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$1,360
$30,001–48,000$1,477
$48,001–75,000$5,267
$75,001–110,000$8,346
Over $110,000$10,059

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

Hartnell College is in Salinas, CA, Monterey County. Its coordinates are 36.6751, -121.6661.

Nearby institutions

Waynes College of Beauty 3 km · SalinasCentral Coast College 4 km · SalinasCET-Salinas 4 km · SalinasCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay 12 km · SeasideNaval Postgraduate School 20 km · MontereyMonterey Peninsula College 22 km · Monterey

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hartnell College?

Hartnell College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does Hartnell College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $1,404 for in-state students and $8,994 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Hartnell College?

About 8,478 students are enrolled.