Heald College-Salinas (Closed 2024)

School Highlights

Heald College-Salinas served 682 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 77%.

School Overview

Heald College-Salinas
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
315 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
682 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
101 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
543 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
43%
47%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
44%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
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
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$17,819
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
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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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,516 per year for in-state students and $6,779 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,819 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in California is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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