College statistics
- Address:
- 800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA
93454 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.hancockcollege.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,104
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $94,888,813
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Allan Hancock College is a public two-year community college in Santa Maria, California, serving the central coast region. The college enrolls over 11,000 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework alongside career and technical programs, functioning as both a destination for general education and a transfer pathway to four-year institutions.
In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with a total cost of attendance matching that figure for students living at home or off-campus. Out-of-state tuition runs $9,840 per year. The low cost structure makes the college accessible to working adults and first-generation students in the Santa Maria area who need flexible, affordable pathways into higher education.
As a community college, Hancock serves students across a spectrum of preparedness and goals—some pursuing associate degrees for direct workforce entry, others building general education credits before transferring to a four-year university. The college is well-suited for students seeking an affordable entry point, those balancing work and school, and adults returning to education. For questions about transfer agreements, support services, and specific program outcomes, visit www.hancockcollege.edu/.