Allan Hancock College

Allan Hancock College Overview

Allan Hancock College is a public school in the small town setting of Santa Maria, California. Allan Hancock College was founded in 1920 and the school currently enrolls around 10,387 students a year, which includes 10,387 undergraduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Allan Hancock College!

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Allan Hancock College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Allan Hancock College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Allan Hancock College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Allan Hancock College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Allan Hancock College on the Student Life page.

2022 Allan Hancock College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$7,848

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Is Allan Hancock College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Allan Hancock College offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Allan Hancock College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 72% of students who start at Allan Hancock College come back for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Allan Hancock College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Allan Hancock College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Allan Hancock College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Allan Hancock College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Allan Hancock College's endowment was valued at $1.1 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $1,690 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Allan Hancock College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Allan Hancock College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Allan Hancock College.

Based on this information, how does Allan Hancock College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Allan Hancock College a good school for you?

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Where is Allan Hancock College?

Allan Hancock College is located in the small town setting of Santa Maria, California.

If you would like to see Allan Hancock College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 101 to Santa Maria, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Santa Maria Public.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Allan Hancock College and Santa Maria are like without leaving home.

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