Hartnell College

  • 2 Year
  • Salinas, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

11,273
Hartnell College overview
Hartnell College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Hartnell College, a public community college established in 1920, is located in Salinas, California, approximately 60 miles south of San Jose in the agriculturally rich Salinas Valley. The main campus spans 54 acres near downtown Salinas, with additional educational centers in King City, Soledad, and the Alisal district of east Salinas. The college primarily serves students from Monterey County and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs, with notable strengths in agricultural technology, nursing, and STEM fields. Hartnell maintains strong partnerships with regional agricultural businesses and research institutions, including nearby California State University Monterey Bay, while its Athletics program competes in the Coast Conference of the California Community College Athletic Association.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,404

Out of State Resident Tuition

$10,374

Breakdown

In State Costs for Hartnell College
  • Tuition $1,404
  • Books and Supplies $1,062
  • Other Fees $24
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $28,953
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,990
  • Total One Year Cost $38,433

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hartnell College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Health Professions. 50% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 10% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 9% in Health Professions.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 50%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
  • Health Professions 9%
  • Psychology 6%
  • Business 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115393.

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Last updated: August 2026