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- Hartnell College
Estimated Cost
$3,274
Financial Aid
$298
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Hartnell College
Hartnell College is a community college in Salinas, California. It enrolls nearly 10,000 students; 56% of those students are Latino/a and the college is a Hispanic Serving Institution. Its name commemorates William Hartnell (1798–1854), who founded the first junior college in California.
Hartnell College Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#2900 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in California
#324 of 703
2024 Top Community Colleges in California
#48 of 212
Most Popular Majors
Out of 25 majors categories at Hartnell College, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Hartnell College within four or six years.