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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CAPublicSuburb Setting
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Overview & Identity
Golden West College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Huntington Beach, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
9.0K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,521
Earnings 5yr: $93,672
Debt: $21,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,791
Earnings 5yr: $45,059
Debt: N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $17,485
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $57,305
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,644
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,417
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $38,118
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $33,770
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$4,824
In-State Tuition$1,380
Out-of-State Tuition$11,628
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
50%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$34,462
+25% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$43,145
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
53%
Part-Time Share
68%
Avg Family Income
$21,687
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