Golden West College
Golden West College is one of the one hundred three public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a suburb, in Huntington Beach.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,610 students attend the school. Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Golden West College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $1,104, and fees were $74. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,504 and $74 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students11,610 |
Student to Faculty Ratio27:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Associate's degree | 17 | 60 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1966 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $46/credit | |
In State Students | $46/credit | |
Out of State Students | $271/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $12,195 |
ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,970 |
BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $33,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 58% of Golden West College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 39% | $4,496 |
Other Federal Grant | 17% | $469 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $1,774 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | 1% | $6,548 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,010
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,169 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,786 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,345 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,951 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
11,610
Undergrads
0
Graduates
6,263
Women
5,347
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
34% |
White |
29% |
Asian |
26% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.