GWC Description

Golden West College is a great starting point for Orange County, California residents who wish to transfer to a four-year university or start a career at a reasonable cost.

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, Golden West College is part of the California community college system and, therefore, has transfer agreements with all of the UC and Cal State Universities.

Students interested in transferring to a four-year university may obtain degrees in everything from Psychology to Theatre to Vietnamese languages.

Golden West also has degree and certificate programs for those who wish to dive directly into the workforce. Some of these vocational options include Cosmetology, Business, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Floral Design.

Transfer fairs, which feature representatives from California universities and individual counseling on career planning, are some of the services available to Golden West students.

A dozen academic counselors, each of whom specializes in different subject-areas may also help guide you in your educational plans. Disability, vocational rehabilitation and health center services are available as well.

Financial aid may be granted to eligible students to cover tuition or other fees. Financial aid sources include the Cal Grant, scholarships, fee waivers and loans.

Quick Facts about Golden West College

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Rustler Bob

On-Campus Housing Available

No

Parking Permit Required

Yes

Selectivity

Open Admissions

In-State Tuition

$926

Out-of-State Tuition

$216

Retention Rate

68%

Enrollment

13,961

Year Established

1966

GWC Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4 See all ratings

100% of students gave Golden West College 4 stars overall.

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Student at This School - Grad Year 2013

Overall Rating:
4

Detailed Ratings

I think that Golden West overall as a college is wonderful. The campus is beautiful and the student body seems to be quite pleasant. The campus is easy to get around and the staff have been very helpful. If I did not know about Golden West and was not attending, I would hope that someone would recommend this college to me. I am grateful to be a student here at Golden West!

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GWC Students

Total Students
13,961

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
96%
Out-of-State
4%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
1%
Asian
29%
Caucasian
40%
Latino
21%
Other
9%

Students State Origin

California
96%
Other
4%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%

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