ACCEPTANCE RATE
Open admission
This school admits all applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Community University
Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College is a public two-year community college located in Santa Maria, California. With over 11,000 students enrolled across multiple campuses, the institution offers more than 100 degrees and options alongside extensive athletic programs.
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$6,701AVG NET PRICE
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11.2KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
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Santa Maria, CACity: Midsize
THE SIGNATURE
Allan Hancock College Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Allan Hancock College serves as a public two-year institution dedicated to providing accessible higher education opportunities in Santa Maria, California. The college enrolls over 11,000 students who can choose from more than 100 different degrees and program options designed to fit various career paths and academic goals.
Beyond academics, the campus fosters a vibrant community through its Bulldog Athletics programs featuring men's and women's sports. Students have access to over 42 clubs and organizations, as well as free community education programs that offer certificates for skill development. The institution maintains three distinct locations including the main Santa Maria Campus, the Lompoc Valley Center, and the Santa Ynez Valley Center.
The surrounding area provides a supportive environment for student life with various campus events ranging from transfer workshops to awareness initiatives. Whether interested in transferring to a four-year university or earning a certificate through community education programs, Allan Hancock College offers diverse pathways for its students.
AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Founded1920
SettingCity: Midsize
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationNone reported
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GETTING IN
Admissions
Allan Hancock College welcomes students seeking diverse educational pathways through its extensive program offerings. Prospective students can explore over 100 degrees and options available across the college's multiple campuses.
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT scores are not required for admission.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedNo application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$1,146/yr
Out-of-state: $8,994/yr. California residents pay roughly 87% less.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$6,701/yr
▲ 1% since 2020-2174% receive aid
Average aid package $2,992.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The institution provides a broad academic catalog with more than 100 degrees and options designed to support various career goals. Students have access to free community education programs that offer certificate pathways for skill development.
Student–faculty ratio
25:1
6-year graduation rate
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First-year retention
68%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
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Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Most popular fields of study are not reported.
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
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Setting
City: Midsize
IN CONTEXT
Allan Hancock College vs. peer institutions
How Allan Hancock College compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
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AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$42,786
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
81.7%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
67.3%
67.3% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
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