Allan Hancock College
About Allan Hancock College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Allan Hancock College teaches in Santa Maria, on California's central coast, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving a farming and wine-growing valley. The sciences and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1920
Location
Santa Maria, California
Students
8,052
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
26.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state: $9,892
Avg Net Price
$5,383
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,786
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
26.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67.5%
Transfer Out
3%
Teaching Quality
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
47.5%
$/Student
$7.7K
Class Size
Large
The 26.3% graduation rate is below average, but 67.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,156
In-State
$9,892
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,214
After Financial Aid
$5,383
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,970
Receive Grants
24.2%
Take Loans
0.7%
Tuition is $1,156/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,383.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Allan Hancock College fund their education.
While in School
24.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,452
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Allan Hancock College.
Gender
54.2%
Female
46%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
8,052
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
59.5%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
24.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 46% men). 59.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
8,052
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Allan Hancock College fields 10 varsity teams with 287 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
287
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
66% / 34%
189
Men
98
Women
8
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Allan Hancock Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,786
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
405 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
269 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$61K
108 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
80 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$57K
53 grads
4yr Earnings
Mathematics
—
39 grads
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.