Allan Hancock College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Santa Maria, California, Allan Hancock is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Allan Hancock College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Allan Hancock College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Allan Hancock is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Allan Hancock suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,146

Cost of attendance at Allan Hancock College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,842

Cost of attendance at Allan Hancock College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Allan Hancock College received on average $4,898 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,898

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	288	50%	$4,960	$1,428,369
Other Federal Grant	288	50%	$5,116	$1,473,469
State Grant/Scholarships	475	82%	$1,857	$882,226
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	531	92%	$499	$264,725
Total Grant & Scholarships	535	93%	$4,898	$2,620,420

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Allan Hancock College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Allan Hancock College students is 27.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.8%.

27.8%

asian 40.5% 15 students
African American 29.4% 5 students
white 36.3% 57 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 26.2% 211 students
Mixed Race 13.8% 4 students

Service Offerings

Allan Hancock College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Allan Hancock College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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