# Hartnell College

> Hartnell College is a public college in Salinas, CA, with 9,453 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,721 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 35%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $49,016.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/hartnell-college-1155
- Location: Salinas, CA, United States
- Setting: Midsize city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.hartnell.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 115393
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $1,404 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,398 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $7,721 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 35% |
| First-year retention rate | 61% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $49,016 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 9,453 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Hartnell College tuition?

In-state tuition at Hartnell College is $1,404 and out-of-state tuition is $10,398 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,721 a year.

### What is the average net price at Hartnell College?

The average net price at Hartnell College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,721 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Hartnell College?

35% of first-time, full-time students at Hartnell College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Hartnell College?

The closest matches are Chabot College, Glendale Community College, and Evergreen Valley College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/hartnell-college-1155. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.