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Heald College-Salinas (Closed 2024)

1450 N Main St
Salinas, CA 93906

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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

Institution Control

Private, for profit

Public

Total Faculty

24 staff

315 staff

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Student Body

Total Enrollment

682 students

9,796 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

32:1

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# Full-Time Students

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1,259 students

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# Part-Time Students

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8,537 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

101 students

242 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

543 students

1,250 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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63 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

139 students

8,299 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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10 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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121 students

% Asian

13%

% Hispanic

43%

47%

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% Black

% White

23%

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

44%

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0.62

0.70

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

51%

28%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.4286%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,100

$34,700

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees

$13,620

$17,819

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

97%

85%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,676

$9,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$8,826

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

72%

86%

This chart displays the percent admitted of Heald College-Salinas and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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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Did You Know?

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.

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