Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College (AHC) is a public two-year community college that is located in Santa Maria, California. This community college was established all the way back in 1920 and it has a very rich history. It has a very large campus that is 105 acres, ensuring that there is ample room for the over 13,000 students that are enrolled in the school. This is a college that is very renowned and it has received rewards in the past that recognize its excellence. In 2011, the school was ranked as one of the top five community colleges in California and was also in the top 120 community college list for the entirety of the US. The school has many different programs of study and it also has several popular athletics programs that help to add to the charm of the college.
This school has three nursing programs. Students will be able to pursue Certified Nursing Assisting (CNA), Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN), and Registered Nursing (RN) programs. All three of these nursing programs are very thorough and seek to provide students with everything that they need to succeed. The RN program is particularly popular and is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students11,739 |
Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 2 | 28 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 31 |
Certificate | 9 | 74 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $234/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $10,530 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $16,380 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $29,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Allan Hancock College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 49% | $4,418 |
Other Federal Grant | 1% | $557 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 78% | $1,917 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $635 |
Federal Student Loans | 3% | $4,943 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,560
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$2,912 |
$30,001 to $48,000$3,478 |
$48,001 to $75,000$5,550 |
$75,001 to $110,000$7,592 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
11,739
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,258
Women
5,481
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
60% |
White |
29% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.