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Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA·Public·www.hancockcollege.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach Town

Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 9 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 81/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 9 miles from the ocean. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 81/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,104
In-State Tuition
+$42 fees
$7,800
Out-of-State Tuition
+$42 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

10,000–19,999

Urban setting

Beach Access

9 miles

Guadalupe, CA

Weather

Warm Climate

57°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

147 mi away
160 mi away
290 skiable acres14 lifts

Beach Town

Guadalupe, CA

Ocean access within 8.8 miles

9 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Santa Maria, CA

53°Jan54°Feb55°Mar57°Apr59°May62°Jun64°Jul65°Aug64°Sep62°Oct57°Nov52°Dec

Station: SANTA MARIA PUBLIC Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

81/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety926381
92/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
63/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
81/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,104$7,800
Fees
$42$42
Total
$1,146$7,842
In-StateOut-of-State

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Fields of Study

111 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
934 grads/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
405 grads/yr
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's
269 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
108 grads/yr$61,059
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCertificate
97 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's108 grads$61,059
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's53 grads$56,608
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate934 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's405 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's269 grads
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Certificate97 grads
Psychology, General
Associate's80 grads
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate62 grads
Fire Protection
Certificate60 grads
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services
Certificate51 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Allan Hancock College located?

Allan Hancock College is located in Santa Maria, CA. The main campus address is 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Allan Hancock College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Allan Hancock College charges $1,104/year for in-state students and $7,800/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $7,842/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Allan Hancock College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Allan Hancock College the right fit for me?

Whether Allan Hancock College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($7,800/year out-of-state), campus culture in Santa Maria, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Allan Hancock College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Allan Hancock College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Santa Maria, CA
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 57°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
81/100
Nearest Airport
Santa Maria, CA (SMX) · 4 mialso VBG (17 mi), SBP (24 mi)

Location

Santa Maria, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.