Golden West College: Ranking & Review
| Huntington Beach rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | 6842 Top 41% |
Golden West College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 11,610 | 5,347 | 6,263 |
4,128 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,462 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
Golden West College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Golden West College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $20,521 | $25,921 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Golden West College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $1,104 | $6,504 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $74 | $74 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $46 | $271 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,838 | 1,838 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 214 | 214 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 161 | 161 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 135 | 135 |
| Psychology | 101 | 101 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 98 | 98 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 77 | 77 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 70 | 70 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 63 | 63 |
| Social Sciences | 51 | 51 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 44 | 44 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 33 | 33 |
| History | 31 | 31 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 21 | 21 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 21 | 21 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 20 | 20 |
| Physical Sciences | 20 | 20 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 18 | 18 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 16 | 16 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 14 | 14 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 12 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | 7 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 3 |
| Architecture and Related Services | ||
| Grand Total | 3,068 | 3,068 |
A total of 3,068 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Golden West College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 33% | 36% |
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 473 |
| Instructional FTE | 252 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 2-year |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.goldenwestcollege.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 15744 Goldenwest St. Huntington Beach, California, 92647-2710 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 190,000 |
| Phone | 7148927711 |