Hartnell College California

Public two-year college in Salinas serving 8,478 students with low in-state tuition of $1,380 annually.

College statistics

Address:
411 Central Avenue
Salinas, CA
93901
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.hartnell.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,380
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,374
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,380
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,374
Total Student Enrollment:
8,478
Endowment (End of Year):
$-33,113,043
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Hartnell College is a public two-year institution in Salinas, California, offering transfer and career preparation programs to students across the region. The college serves a broad population with open admissions and a focus on general liberal arts and sciences coursework.

In-state tuition is $1,380 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $10,374. The college enrolls approximately 8,478 students and is classified as a medium-sized associate degree institution. The Economic Mobility Index identifies Hartnell as an opportunity college, indicating strong potential for students to increase earnings through credential attainment.

Hartnell works best for students pursuing an affordable pathway to a four-year degree, career preparation, or skill development. Many students use community college as a stepping stone to bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions. For detailed information about program offerings, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.hartnell.edu/.

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