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Hartnell College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate57.5%

With a 57.5% acceptance rate, Hartnell is accessible but not automatic, so your goal should be to give admissions one more clear academic signal. Because Hartnell is test-optional, you can choose whether to submit scores, but a strong SAT or ACT result is still worth sending when it supports the rest of your record.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hartnell College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hartnell College enrolls 11,273 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Hartnell has a 73% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Location

Salinas, CA

Undergrad Enrollment11,273

Freshman Retention73%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio22:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Hartnell College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 2

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Hartnell is test-optional, this timeline only matters if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Plan your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-focused retakes. Choose the latest fall retake only if its scores will arrive by Hartnell’s application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Hartnell lists in-state tuition at $1,380 and out-of-state tuition at $12,570. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the March 2 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$12,570

Room and Board$28,953

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Hartnell’s out-of-state tuition is $12,570, while in-state tuition is $1,380. Room and board is listed at $28,953, so living expenses may be a major part of the total cost. Actual out-of-pocket cost can vary significantly based on housing choices, course load, and financial need.