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Golden West College

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA · Suburb · 9,034 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Located just minutes from the ocean in Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a standout community college celebrated for its high transfer rates to four-year universities and strong career technical education. The institution is particularly renowned for its top-tier nursing program, digital arts curriculum, and specialized Criminal Justice Regional Training Center, which trains law enforcement personnel across Southern California. Students experience a relaxed, coastal campus culture set on 122 park-like acres featuring state-of-the-art learning facilities, including a modern STEM Center. Its unique blend of a beach-town environment, highly respected public safety and healthcare pathways, and affordable UC/CSU preparation sets it apart within the state system.


Wikipedia:Golden West College (GWC) is a public community college in Huntington Beach, California.

Location
Huntington Beach, CA, 92647-2710 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
9 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,618
Out-of-state COA
$24,866
Avg net price
$4,824
In-state tuition
$1,380
Out-of-state tuition
$11,628
Books & supplies
$1,465/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$3,417
$30–48k
$4,126
$48–75k
$7,481
$75–110k
$10,405
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$34,462
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,145
Median debt
$7,179
Monthly loan payment
$76
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,121$9,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$16,000
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
29
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$17,597
Independent students
35%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
68%
Race & ethnicity
White
24%
Hispanic
33%
Black
2%
Asian
30%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
31%
Avg faculty salary
$14,009/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,794
Federal loan rate
2%

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