Allan Hancock College
800 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA, 93454-6399 - 
Map
School Notes Overview:
Allan Hancock College is your community college located in North Santa Barbara county. For the past 85 years, we have been the doorway to higher education for thousands of area residents. As a local community college, we have defined ourselves by the many faces and needs of those students who have passed through those doors. Whether the student was seeking job skills, to transfer to a four-year college/university, or taking course work as personal enrichment, they found a home at Allan Hancock College. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Santa Barbara County, CA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,081 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 9,240 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 12,321 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 55% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 30% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,055 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 51% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,016 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $847 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 4% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,339 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Allan Hancock College (Santa Maria Campus) is located in the heart of California's beautiful Central Coast, in the town of Santa Maria (pop. around 90,000).
- The college is the focus for educating the community. It prepares members of our community for the work force, it provides everyone the opportunity to improve their personal and professional skills, and it prepares the lower division students to transfer to a four-year college.
- Allan Hancock College Foundation awarded in excess of $300,000 in scholarships in May 2007 to Allan Hancock College vocational students, students continuing their education here at Allan Hancock College, and students transferring to four-year institutions from Allan Hancock College. These scholarships are only available to students currently attending Allan Hancock College. Scholarships are available in all areas of study, however some scholarships are in specific donor-oriented categories such as vocational programs, local high-school graduates, veterans (or their children), re-entry students, disabled students, or specific majors.
- Profile last updated: 10/15/2009.
In the News:
- Young pro seeks first KO at ShoBox (The Times Press Recorder)
posted on March 19, 2010 at 05:31:38 am
Tonight, the flashbulbs and cheers will be circling the boxing ring at the center of the Chumash Casino’s Samala Showroom. In the middle of the fray will be one of the Central Coast’s own. - Young pro seeks first KO at ShoBox (The Santa Ynez Valley News)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 02:28:21 pm
Friday night, the flashbulbs and cheers will be circling the boxing ring at the center of the Chumash Casino’s Samala Showroom. In the middle of the fray will be one of the Central Coast’s own. - Central Valley Conference may expand to 12 teams (Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 11:05:17 am
The College of Sequoias athletics programs could be facing additional competition in what could be an expanded Central Valley Conference. - Royal Flush (Santa Maria Times)
posted on March 10, 2010 at 08:35:19 am
Dominating defense and relentless rebounding. - David Brown hired as S&T football head coach (Rolla Daily News)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 02:15:27 pm
In recent years the Missouri S&T football team has made its reputation with a high-flying offensive machine. Stepping into that cockpit as new Miner head coach is a man who has made his reputation on defense. David Brown, an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level, has been named new football head coach for Missouri S&T, the university announced Monday afternoon. Brown will take over for ...
School Map:
Get: driving directions
Weather: 10-day forecast
or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Private College
Public College
Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
More Options:
- Request Info:
Get info / application from Allan Hancock College
- View website:
Visit school website
- Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- Return to: California community colleges, Home
Featured Partners:
- Most Recent
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Polysomnography Courses
- Banning Sex Offenders on Campus
- Attending School with Your Parents
- California's Falling Enrollment Rates
- Most Popular
- H.S. Diploma vs. GED
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Earn a GED and College Degree
- Online Courses
- About College
- Why Community College?
- Choosing a College
- Choosing a College Campus
- School Accreditation
- Top 7 Myths
- Outperforming Typical Colleges
- Online Courses
- Continuing Education
- Careers After College
- Scientist & Engineering Careers
- Recession-Proof Careers
- Licensing & Certification
- Recession-Proof Healthcare Careers
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Obtaining Bachelor's Degree
- View more articles
- Affording College
- Affording College
- Save $80K on Tuition
- Understanding Grants
- Community College Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Direct Loans
- Savings-Matching Programs for Tuition
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid Eligibility
- Tuition-Back Guarantee
- Cheap Textbooks
- Financial Help for Single Parents
- President Obama's Financial Aid Proposals
- Work Study Programs
- Veterans in Community Colleges
- View more articles
- Attending College
- Using Your iPod for Better Grades
- Your First Semester
- Community College Enrollment Exams
- Community College Honors Programs
- High School Sophomores in College
- Transferring
- Guaranteed Admissions to Universities
- Transferring Credits
- Culprits of the Low Transfer Rate
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Reverse Transfer Process
- Getting Off of Waiting Lists
- Midnight Classes
- Campus Changes from Increased Enrollment
- Rejected from Community College
- View more articles
- Courses in College
- Community College Math Courses
- Remedial Coursework
- Graduate Early through Course Testing
- Honors Courses
- Economically-Driven Curriculum Changes
- Apprenticeship Program
- Teacher Certification
- Autism Teaching Certificate
- Polysomnography Courses
- Electronic Health Records Programs
- Nursing Programs
- Smart Grid Degrees and Programs
- Sustainable Energy Training Programs
- Wind Energy Career Programs
- Nano-Technology Courses
- View more articles