School Highlights
Heald College-Salinas served 682 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
Heald College-Salinas
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
312 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
682 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
543 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
43%
45%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
6%
25%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
44%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$21,520
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
72%
86%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Salinas cost?
Heald College-Salinas's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-Salinas?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-Salinas is 72%, which is lower than the state average of 86%.
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