Santa Maria, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College (in-state) | $1,156 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -93% |
| National average | $18,082 | -94% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,156 | $4,624 |
| Out-of-state | $9,892 | $39,568 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Allan Hancock College ranks 18 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 756% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Allan Hancock College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Irvine Valley College | $1,156 |
| Napa Valley College | $1,156 |
| Saddleback College | $1,156 |
| Santa Monica College | $1,156 |
In-state tuition at Allan Hancock College is $1,156 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,892.
Allan Hancock College in-state tuition is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Allan Hancock College is 94% below that.
$1,156 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Allan Hancock College comes to about $4,624 for an in-state student and $39,568 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Allan Hancock College ranks 18 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.