Heald College-Salinas (Closed 2015)

1450 N Main St
Salinas, CA 93906
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Tel: (831) 443-1700
School Highlights
Heald College-Salinas serves 682 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
Heald College-Salinas is one of 2 community colleges within Monterey County, CA.
The nearest community college to Heald College-Salinas is Hartnell College (2.4 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five years.
Heald College-Salinas(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty24 staff97 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Heald College-Salinas has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Heald College-Salinas diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 29% over five years.
Total Enrollment682 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:144:1
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# Full-Time Students-1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students-5,903 students
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% Asian
4%
13%
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% Hispanic
43%
37%
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% Black
2%
7%
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% White
6%
32%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
44%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.620.73
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College Completion Rate
51%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,100$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $13,620 is less than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,620$19,157
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%78%
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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 Rate72%86%
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Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Heald College-Salinas is Hartnell College (2.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Hartnell College
    Public
    9,800 students | 2.40 Mi411 Central Avenue
    Salinas,  CA  93901
    (831) 755-6700     2.409,800
  • Monterey Peninsula College
    Public
    7,727 students | 15.30 Mi980 Fremont St
    Monterey,  CA  93940
    (831) 646-4000     15.307,727
  • Defense Language Institute
    Public
    n/a students | 15.90 MiPresidio of Monterey
    Monterey,  CA  93944
    (831) 242-5828     15.90n/a
  • Gavilan College
    Public
    5,531 students | 18.60 Mi5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
    Gilroy,  CA  95020
    (408) 848-4800     18.605,531
  • Cabrillo College
    Public
    13,594 students | 24.90 Mi6500 Soquel Dr
    Aptos,  CA  95003
    (831) 479-6100     24.9013,594
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 682 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,620
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
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The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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