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$1,156Tuition
7,812Students
28%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,786Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,436
Average Net Price
$4,638
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.3%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Loan Repayment Rate
29.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,829
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,944
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,312
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,797

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $1,156 sticker price at Allan Hancock College. Students from households earning under $30,000 pay just $3,829 net annually, while those from families making $75,000-$110,000 pay $7,797. Over two years, total costs range from about $7,600 to $15,600 depending on family income.

The college serves California's Central Coast with practical career training that pays off quickly. Recent graduates earn a median $42,786 within ten years of starting. Only 0.79% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability for working-class families. Just 7% receive institutional grants averaging $4,555, since most students already qualify for low net prices through federal aid.

The best deal goes to local Hispanic students, who make up 70% of enrollment and typically come from lower-income families. They get quality workforce preparation without the debt burden that plagues four-year institutions.

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