Overview
Named for the founder of California’s first junior college, Hartnell College is a 2-year institution south of San José. Featuring a diverse student body, Hartnell is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and it has been named one of the top community colleges in the United States by the NAACP. Hartnell is home to seven academic departments and its Advanced Technology programs are housed in the campus’s new Technical Training Building. In addition, Hartnell provides assistance for students experiencing difficulties in and out of the classroom with free crisis counseling services.
Average Net Price:
$3,967
Campus Setting:
Small city
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,404 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $8,994 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $938 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,026
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,062
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$390
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,444
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$3,532
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
Admitted Student Stats
Admissions Resources
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
8,892
Total Number of Undergrads
8,892
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
49
Faculty Overview
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,000
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingHartnell College is a fun and friendly school for students that want to understand what success feels like. At Hartnell College the teachers work with every student to help them become successful and well prepared for their future goals. Hartnell College offers a variety of programs to help any student in any type of struggle become successful.
Christian from Salinas, CA
Since I started attending Hartnell, I have only had the best instructors who love what they do, and share it.
Sofia from Soledad, CA
in the fields of Psychology and Political Sciences.
Shaundra from Salinas, CA
