Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb
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About Golden West College
Golden West College is a mid-sized, public institution in Huntington Beach, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 9,034 students. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $43,145.
Open
Acceptance
$4,824
Net price
9,034
Enrollment
49%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$4,824
Average net price
$1,380
In-state tuition
$11,628
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$1,465
Books & supplies
$14,618
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
2%
Students with federal loans
$7,179
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$43,145
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,462
Median earnings (6 yrs)
49%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
65%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,794
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
9,034
Total enrollment
68%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
53%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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