Hartnell College

www.hartnell.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2024 Average Net Price

$5,246

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

11,273

34.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40%

371 Graduates

About

Hartnell College is a higher education institution located in Monterey County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Hartnell College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (784 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 degrees), and Pre-Engineering (12 degrees).

In 2024, 2,164 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hartnell College. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,800 degrees), 14.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $−6,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $6,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,246.

In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Hartnell College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hartnell College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Hartnell College is $−6,780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Hartnell College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,246

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Hartnell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,246. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Hartnell College grew by 7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Hartnell College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,431

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hartnell College was of $19,431 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.26% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Hartnell College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69% of undergraduate students at Hartnell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 15% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Hartnell College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Hartnell College had a total enrollment of 11,273 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,883 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% White, 3.38% Asian, 1.95% Black or African American, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Hartnell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (46.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (40.7%) and White Male (2.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hartnell College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,273 students. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,883 and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 34.4% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Hartnell College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Hartnell College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Hartnell College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Hartnell College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
8,602 enrolled students
White
1,524 enrolled students
Asian
381 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College is 76.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.5% White, 3.38% Asian, 1.95% Black or African American, 1.48% Two or More Races, 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 490 more women than men received degrees from Hartnell College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino (1,800 degrees awarded). There were 14.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (121 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Hartnell College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (784 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 degrees) and Pre-Engineering (12 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Hartnell College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), and Communication Technologies (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Other managers (146,400 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,351 people), Software developers (113,722 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (113,037 people), and Secondary school teachers (97,687 people).

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Physical Sciences (38 degrees), and Math & Statistics (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,154 degrees awarded), Agriculture (69 degrees), Communication Technologies (15 degrees), Physical Sciences (38 degrees), and Math & Statistics (35 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Elementary & secondary schools (287,818 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (265,745 people), Computer Systems Design (159,532 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (130,923 people), and Scientific research & development services (93,193 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Hartnell College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
784 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
46 degrees awarded
Pre-Engineering
12 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Hartnell College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 784 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Hartnell College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

837

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,327

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 837 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College, which is 0.631 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,327).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Hartnell College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 377 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.538 times less than the 701 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 701 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.86 times more than the 377 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16% of students graduating from Hartnell College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Hartnell College is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,800 degrees awarded
White
121 degrees awarded
Asian
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino (1,800 degrees awarded). There were 14.9 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (121 degrees).

5.36% of degree recipients (116 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,442 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,360 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino female (1,442 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,412 degrees).

Operations

Hartnell College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3M (22.4%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Hartnell College had a total salary expenditure of 134M. Hartnell College employs 117 Instructors. Most academics at Hartnell College are Female Instructor (61), and Male Instructor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College are: Management, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Endowment

$13.4M

2024 Endowment

8.64%

growth from 2023

Hartnell College has an endowment valued at about $13.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Hartnell College grew 8.64% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Hartnell College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$49.6M

2024 Salaries

12.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Hartnell College paid a median of $49.6M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($134M) and a 12.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.22% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$15.2M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2024, Hartnell College paid a total of $15.2M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College were Management with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

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