Hartnell College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2022 Average Net Price

$7,279

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

6.25%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

8,892

36% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

31.9%

327 Graduates

About

Hartnell College is a higher education institution located in Monterey County, CA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Hartnell College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (830 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (17 degrees), and Pre-Engineering (10 degrees).

In 2022, 2,341 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Hartnell College. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,908 degrees), 19.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (99 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $−6,732 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Hartnell College is $1,380, which is $6,732 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,279.

In 2022, 54% of undergraduate students attending Hartnell College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Hartnell College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Hartnell College is $−6,732 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,279

2022 Value

5.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Hartnell College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,279. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Hartnell College grew by 5.72%.

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

$17,253

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Hartnell College was of $17,253 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 42.9% 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

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54% of undergraduate students at Hartnell College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 11.5% with respect to 2021, when 61% 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 8,892 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,202 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,690. This means that 36% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% White, 3.92% Asian, 2.31% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Hartnell College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (45.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (37.2%) and White Male (2.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Hartnell College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,892 students. The full-time enrollment at Hartnell College is 3,202 and the part-time enrollment is 5,690. This means that 36% of students enrolled at Hartnell College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

72%

2022 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
6,710 enrolled students
White
861 enrolled students
Asian
349 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Hartnell College is 75.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.68% White, 3.92% Asian, 2.31% Black or African American, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.247% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% 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 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 569 students (6.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 741 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 (1,908 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (99 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Hartnell College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (830 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (17 degrees) and Pre-Engineering (10 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (1,255 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (32 degrees), and Human Sciences (46 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 (245,560 people), Other managers (177,829 people), Police officers (148,811 people), Social workers, all other (133,213 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (107,841 people).

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,255 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (32 degrees), Human Sciences (46 degrees), Protective Services (118 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Hartnell College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,255 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (32 degrees), Human Sciences (46 degrees), Protective Services (118 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (635,581 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (387,988 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,389 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,296 people), and Outpatient care centers (183,953 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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
425 degrees awarded
General Psychology
131 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Hartnell College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 425 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

800

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,541

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 800 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College, which is 0.519 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,541).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 377 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.429 times less than the 878 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 878 degrees were awarded to men at Hartnell College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.33 times more than the 377 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 18% of students graduating from Hartnell College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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 (64.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Hartnell College is Female and Asian (64.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,908 degrees awarded
Asian
99 degrees awarded
White
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino (1,908 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (99 degrees).

6.96% of degree recipients (163 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,281 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
627 degrees awarded
White Female
64 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Hartnell College is hispanic or latino female (1,281 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (627 degrees).

Operations

Hartnell College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.6k (0.377%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Hartnell College had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Hartnell College employs 117 Instructors. Most academics at Hartnell College are Female Instructor (63), and Male Instructor (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 76 employees, Management, with 57 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$10.8M

2022 Endowment

21.6%

decline from 2021

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

$41.1M

2022 Salaries

1.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Hartnell College paid a median of $41.1M in salaries, which represents 35.1% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 1.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.44% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.69% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2022, Hartnell College paid a total of $12.2M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

117 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Hartnell College was Instructor with 117 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Hartnell College were Office and Administrative Support with 76 employees, Management with 57 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Hartnell College was Female Instructor with 63 employees, and Male Instructor with 54 employees.

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

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