Golden West College
About Golden West College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Golden West College teaches in Huntington Beach and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it runs a criminal justice academy that trains much of the county's police.
Founded
1965
Location
Huntington Beach, California
Students
9,034
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
49.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,380
Out-of-state: $11,628
Avg Net Price
$4,824
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,145
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
49.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.9%
Transfer Out
8%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
30.5%
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Large
While 49.1% finish in 4 years, 69.9% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,380
In-State
$11,628
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,465
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,618
After Financial Aid
$4,824
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,417
Receive Grants
23.4%
Take Loans
1.6%
Tuition is $1,380/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,824.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Golden West College fund their education.
While in School
23.4%
Get Grants
Free money
1.6%
Take Loans
Must repay
$17,597
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$7,179
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$76/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $7,179, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Golden West College.
Gender
53.5%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
9,034
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
26%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (54% women, 47% men). 53.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
9,034
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Golden West College fields 10 varsity teams with 408 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
408
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
72% / 28%
295
Men
113
Women
8
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Golden West Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,145
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$36K
1733 grads
4yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
472 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
184 grads
Psychology, General
—
131 grads
Economics
—
127 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83K
85 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $34K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.