Hartnell College

www.hartnell.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2021 Average Net Price

$7,721

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

6.25%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,808

31.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.2%

338 Graduates

About

Hartnell College is a higher education institution located in Monterey County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Hartnell College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (855 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 degrees), and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, 2,352 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hartnell College. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,997 degrees), 15.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (130 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,721.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Hartnell College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Hartnell College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Hartnell College is $−6,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$7,721

2021 Value

2.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Hartnell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,721. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Hartnell College grew by 2.51%.

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

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hartnell College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61% of undergraduate students at Hartnell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 27.1% with respect to 2020, when 48% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.25%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Hartnell College was 6.25%, which represents 1 out of the 16 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Hartnell College had a total enrollment of 9,808 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,047 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,761. This means that 31.1% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14% White, 4.54% Asian, 2.85% Black or African American, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hartnell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.9%) and White Female (2.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hartnell College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,808 students. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,047 and the part-time enrollment is 6,761. This means that 31.1% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

61%

2021 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
6,615 enrolled students
White
1,378 enrolled students
Asian
445 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College is 67.4% Hispanic or Latino, 14% White, 4.54% Asian, 2.85% Black or African American, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 867 students (8.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 986 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 (1,997 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (130 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Hartnell College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (855 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (28 degrees) and Welding Technology (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (1,323 degrees awarded), Agriculture (50 degrees), and Human Sciences (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (156,818 people), Police officers (131,170 people), Other managers (111,526 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (58,645 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,343 people).

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,323 degrees awarded), Agriculture (50 degrees), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Protective Services (118 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,323 degrees awarded), Agriculture (50 degrees), Human Sciences (48 degrees), Protective Services (118 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (27 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (326,526 people), Elementary & secondary schools (326,150 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,715 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (97,290 people), and Legal services (64,692 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
468 degrees awarded
General Psychology
137 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
93 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Hartnell College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 468 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Hartnell College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

683

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,669

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 683 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,669).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 344 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.351 times less than the 979 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 979 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.85 times more than the 344 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Hartnell College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% 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 (69.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Hartnell College is Female and Asian (69.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,997 degrees awarded
White
130 degrees awarded
Asian
123 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino (1,997 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (130 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,442 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
555 degrees awarded
Asian Female
84 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino female (1,442 degrees awarded). There were 2.6 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (555 degrees).

Operations

Hartnell College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.76M (12.8%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Hartnell College had a total salary expenditure of 114M. Hartnell College employs 124 Instructors. Most academics at Hartnell College are Female Instructor (67), and Male Instructor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, Management, with 59 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Endowment

$13.7M

2021 Endowment

37.4%

growth from 2020

Hartnell College has an endowment valued at about $13.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Hartnell College grew 37.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.45M 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

$40.5M

2021 Salaries

1.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Hartnell College paid a median of $40.5M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($114M) and a 1.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.7M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2021, Hartnell College paid a total of $12.7M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

124 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hartnell College was Instructor with 124 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College were Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, Management with 59 employees, and Service with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hartnell College was Female Instructor with 67 employees, and Male Instructor with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Hartnell College.