Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Hartnell College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Hartnell College stood at $1,404 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,374. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $24 in-state and $24 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,380 | $10,350 |
| Fees | $24 | $24 |
| Total | $1,404 | $10,374 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does Hartnell College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Hartnell College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Hartnell College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Hartnell College Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Hartnell College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,380 | $9,960 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,380 | $8,970 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $8,970 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,380 | $10,350 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Hartnell College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 15.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $11,970 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.10%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,405. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.82%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,562.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,405 | $10,562 |
| In 2 Years | $1,406 | $10,754 |
| In 3 Years | $1,407 | $10,949 |
| In 4 Years | $1,408 | $11,148 |
| In 5 Years | $1,409 | $11,351 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $43,413, versus roughly $5,626 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Hartnell College, head to the Hartnell College Financial Aid page.