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Overview of Golden West College

Mission Statement

The mission of Golden West College is to support students' goals and interests in higher education, develop their employment skills, prepare them to be productive citizens, and respond to community needs by providing a range and variety of educational programs; two year degrees; transfer preparation; career and technical training, and remedial activities. We encourage all members of our learning communities to grow to their maximum potential as they contribute to the well-being of our diverse society.

Quick Facts

13,919 students

100% admitted

$864 tuition/year

  • 4,828 full time
  • 9,091 part time
  • 2,360 men full time
  • 2,468 women full time
  • open enrollment
  • $4,704 out of state
  • $62 fees
  • N/A room & board
  • $1,656 books

At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Large suburb
Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Level of Institution: At least 2 but less than 4 years
Calendar: Semester
13,919 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Sean Chea
  • 0
  • “golden west college is a simple, hard-working campus. the staff here are super friendly, informative, and helpful. i wish it were a university so i don't have to leave it…”

  • Feb-06-2012 » Read More
  • Brechan
  • 0
  • “It a very chill campus. Some of the professors are really good, while others are not. Same goes for the academic counselors, I recommend Michelle.…”

  • Mar-15-2012 » Read More
  • pamela from Fountain Valley, CA
  • 0
  • “Golden West College is a wonderful school, and is well balanced, all around good junior college. Having taking a class in almost every department, I can say that some teachers…”

  • Mar-28-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Melissa from Huntington Beach, CA
  • Sep-26-2011 I am a current student here

    Its a nice campus, they keep it clean, have good food, nice places to hang out, like the student center and the California Native Garden. The people in the bookstore are friendly and help out.

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