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Allan Hancock College

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0.9 Years to Recoup Costs

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

800 South College Drive Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399

Phone

(805) 922-6966

Website

Website

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

13,527

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 16, 2024

Initial Accreditation

1952

Name Position Role
Dr. Kevin Walthers Superintendent/President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dr. Craig Bach Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Santa Maria Campus 800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
US		 Main Campus Active
Lompoc Valley Center One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
US		 Additional Location Active
Allan Hancock College Federal Correctional Institute Lompoc 3901 Klein Boulevard
Lompoc, CA 93436
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Applied Professional Studies Bachelor of Science Credit-based using credit hour 120 Yes No No
Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Agribusiness: Viticulture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes No No
Agribusiness: Wine Business Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Architectural Drafting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 40 Yes Yes No
Auto Body Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Automotive Technology: Auto Engine Rebuilding Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes No No
Automotive Technology: Auto Service Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Automotive Technology: Auto Tune Up and Diagnostic Procedures Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Automotive Technology: Automotive Chassis Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Business: Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Business: Marketing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Information Systems Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Computer Applications and Office Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Legal Secretarial Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Word/Information Processing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Computer Networking & Electronics Technology: Network Maintenance & Digital Tech Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Electronic Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 41 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Electronics Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Mechatronics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 49 Yes No No
Cosmetology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Cosmetology (New) Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes No No
Culinary Arts and Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Dental Assisting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 32.5 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 44 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 41-44 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: General Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Special Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Emergency Medical Services Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 32.5 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Engineering Technology w/Emphasis in Mechatronics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 49 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Entrepreneurship Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Environmental Health & Safety Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Family and Consumer Science General Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Family and Consumer Science: Interior Design Merchandising Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Fashion Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Film and Video Production Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 39 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Addiction Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Human Services: General Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Machining & Manufacturing Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Animation and Game Art Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Graphic Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Graphic Design (CSU Option) Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Multimedia Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Photography Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 47 Yes No No
Nursing: Registered Nursing (LVN to RN) Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 26.5 Yes No No
Paralegal Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Recreation Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Sports Medicine Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Welding Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
Wildland Fire Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes No No
Agricultural Business Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 26-28 Yes Yes No
Agricultural Plant Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes No No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 20-21 Yes Yes No
Nutrition and Dietetics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 27.5-29.5 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Agribusiness: Enology/Viticulture Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Art Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Business Administration Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Culinology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Dance Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Global Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Latino/a Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Arts & Humanities (Nontransfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities (Transfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science (Nontransfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Mathematics & Science (Transfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Social & Behavioral Sciences (Nontransfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts: Social and Behavioral Sciences (Transfer) Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Liberal Studies: Elementary Teacher Preparation Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Mathematics with Computer Science Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Mathematics with Physics Emphasis Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Social Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Speech Communication Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 19-22 Yes Yes No
Art: Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 50 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 21-23 Yes No No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 20-25 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Agribusiness: Wine Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Architectural Drafting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes No No
Auto Body Metal Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes No No
Automotive Technology: General Technician Engine, Power Trains Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Automotive Technology:General Technician Tune Up Emission Control Specialist Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Ballet Folklórico Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes No No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20-23.5 Yes No No
Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Ceramics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes No No
Computer Business Information Systems Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Computer Applications and Office Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Legal Secretarial Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Computer Business Office Technology: Word/Information Processing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Computer Networking & Electronics Technology: Network Maintenance & Digital Tech Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Digital Systems Technician Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Electronic Training Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes No No
Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Mechatronics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 49 Yes No No
Cosmetology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes No No
Cosmetology (New) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes No No
Crop Protection Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Culinary Arts and Management: Restaurant Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Dance Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 29 Yes Yes No
Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32.5 Yes No No
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 44 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Elementary Education in Diversity Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes No No
Early Childhood Studies: General Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes No No
Early Childhood Studies: Program Director/Administration Emphasis Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 48 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Studies: Special Education Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Emergency Medical Services Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32.5 Yes No No
Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32-33 Yes No No
Engineering Technology w/Emphasis in Mechatronics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 49 Yes No No
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17.5 Yes No No
Environmental Health & Safety Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes No No
Family and Consumer Science: Interior Design Merchandising Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes No No
Fashion Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Film and Video Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Addiction Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 42 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Co-Occurring Disorders Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 49 Yes Yes No
Human Services: Family Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Human Services: General Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Machining & Manufacturing Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Commercial Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Media Arts: Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes No No
Media Arts: Web Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26.5 Yes Yes No
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes No No
Nursing: 30 Unit Option Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 47 Yes No No
Paralegal Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Pest Control Adviser Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes No No
Recreation Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 21 Yes Yes No
Sound Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
State Hospital Academy Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes No No
Theatre: Design/Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 64.5-74 Yes No No
Theatre: Professional Acting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 72 Yes No No
Transfer Studies UC/CSU (Math, Engineering, and Science Majors) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 40 Yes Yes No
Two Dimensional Studio Art Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Veterinary Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes No No
Viticulture Level 1 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes No No
Viticulture Level 2 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes No No
Viticulture Level 3 Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 45 Yes No No
Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31 Yes Yes No
Welding: Metal Fabrication Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 20 Yes Yes No
Welding: Pipe Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Wildland Fire Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Midterm Report January 2028
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2031