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
Website
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 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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