Allan Hancock College

800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA

Located in northern Santa Barbara County, Allan Hancock College is ranked one of the top 120 community colleges across the United States.

AHC is known for many accomplishments; however, one of its biggest draws is the athletic program. The program offers football, basketball, soccer, track and field, and several others. Allan Hancock College offer over 100 areas of study, with a great support system in place for its students.

The Santa Maria campus is settled over 100 plus acres of beautiful landscape, and it is fully modernized with state of the art technology. There are over 12,000 students enrolled at AHC.

AHC offers opportunities for those who wish to begin a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, prepare for a career or upgrade their skills. Allan Hancock College is well known for its professional theatre program, and English as a second language.

Allan Hancock College has a University Transfer Center (UTC), were students can participate in the TAG program (Transfer Admission Guarantee). Guaranteed transfers include:

UC Santa Barbara
UC San Diego
UC Riverside
UC Davis

For more information on TAG or participating colleges and universities please follow the link.

Tuition and fees at AHC include:

Resident tuition - $46 per unit
Non-resident tuition, including international students - $190 per unit, plus the resident tuition fee of $46

There are additional fees for health, student ID cards, parking and student center fees â€“ for more information on all fees and exemptions please follow the link.

AHC provides assistance for students in need of financial aid. Those wishing to apply for aid can do so for free by filling out the FAFSA form online. Other options for financial aid include the Federal Pell Grant, Federal work study, Cal Grant and scholarships. More information

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,300-$1,500
- Out-of-State: $6,700-$8,030
Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $46-$55 per unit
- Out-of-State: $230-$280 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	81%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	79%	$4,587
Receiving Student Loans	3%	$4,637

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Allan Hancock College may offer student services like:

Distance learning
Classes offered on nights and weekends
Remedial instructional courses
Academic counseling for students
Student employment
Assistance to find work
Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in Santa Barbara County and community colleges in California as a whole.

	Allan Hancock College	Santa Barbara County	California
Graduation Rate	26.9%	31.2%	24.3%
Transfer-out Rate	7.7%	12.9%	13.8%

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.