Hartnell College
About
Hartnell College is a public community college in Salinas, California. Established in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, Hartnell is one of 115 schools that constitute the California Community Colleges, one of the three higher education systems in California. It enrolls nearly 10,000 students, 56% of whom are Latino, and the college is a Hispanic-serving institution. Its name commemorates William Hartnell (1798–1854), who founded the first junior college in California. Hartnell's main campus is located less than a mile west of downtown Salinas. It also has four satellite campuses, one in the Alisal district of Salinas one in King City another in Soledad and another in Castroville.
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Hartnell College vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Hartnell College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectHartnell College | 40% | — | 11,273 | $2,895 | Community College |
Bakersfield College | 50% | — | 30,746 | $4,751 | Baccalaureate |
Cerritos College | — | — | 21,859 | $693 | Community College |
Chaffey College | — | — | 22,460 | $5,743 | Community College |
College of the Desert | — | — | 12,861 | $11,812 | Community College |
Compton College | — | — | 5,225 | $11,103 | Community College |
East Los Angeles College | — | — | 33,677 | $9,791 | Community College |
Imperial Valley College | — | — | 8,873 | $1,697 | Community College |
Long Beach City College | — | — | 24,985 | $5,001 | Community College |
Los Angeles Harbor College | — | — | 9,463 | $11,245 | Community College |
Los Angeles Mission College | — | — | 10,690 | $11,972 | Community College |
Los Angeles Trade Technical College | — | — | 12,519 | $10,658 | Community College |
Merced College | — | — | 12,472 | $4,260 | Community College |
Mt San Antonio College | — | — | 29,971 | $3,107 | Community College |
Oxnard College | — | — | 7,361 | $659 | Community College |
Porterville College | — | — | 4,784 | $3,728 | Community College |
Reedley College | — | — | 8,796 | $1,584 | Community College |
Rio Hondo College | — | — | 17,441 | $11,903 | Baccalaureate |
Riverside City College | — | — | 21,730 | $4,026 | Community College |
San Bernardino Valley College | — | — | 14,055 | $8,234 | Community College |
Southwestern College | — | — | 20,986 | $10,893 | Community College |
| Peer group median | 45% | — | 12,861 | $5,001 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page is the homepage of Hartnell College, including navigation links to various resources like admissions, financial aid, student services, and campus life. It provides contact information including a phone number and address for the college but does not specify details specific to the Office of Institutional Research.
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookHartnell College FactbookThe page provides extensive information about resources and services available at Hartnell College. It covers a variety of topics including enrollment steps, financial aid, student support services, and campus life activities. It also offers guidance on academic programs, online learning, transfer and career options, safety and wellness resources, and academic support facilities. Additionally, it mentions the college's accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and provides contact details for further inquiries.hartnell.edu
- Strategic plan2025-2028 Strategic Plan2024The Hartnell College 2025-2028 Strategic Plan is designed with a student-centric focus to enhance access, success, and operational effectiveness. Key initiatives include implementing Guided Pathways, strategic recruitment planning, and fostering community partnerships. The plan emphasizes measurable outcomes such as student satisfaction, enrollment growth, and community vibrancy to ensure alignment with institutional goals.hartnell.edu
Notable alumni (6)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Ed BrownAthletics
- Ernie CamachoAthletics
- Ralph GoingsArt
- Michael GregoryEntertainment
- Enrique MontanoAthletics
- Dick VorisAthletics
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