Hartnell College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Salinas, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,404
Out-of-State Tuition$10,374
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Hartnell College vs. State and National Averages

Hartnell CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,404$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-92%

Other colleges in Salinas

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
CET-SalinasPrivate nonprofit171$15,249
Waynes College of BeautyPrivate for-profit46$18,075
Central Coast CollegePrivate for-profit569$18,614

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Hartnell College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,316
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)40%
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants32%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over24%
First-generation students65%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Hartnell College?

In-state tuition at Hartnell College is $1,404 and out-of-state tuition is $10,374, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Hartnell College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Hartnell College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Hartnell College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Hartnell College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Hartnell College?

Hartnell College enrolls about 9,453 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Is Hartnell College expensive?

In-state tuition at Hartnell College is $1,404, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Hartnell College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Hartnell College are $44,316 a year, according to College Scorecard.