by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Golden West College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 105 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Golden West College as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #150 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 150 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California | 32 of 150 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in liberal arts general studies at Golden West College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 1,514 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,286 |
| Certificate | 558 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Golden West College awarded 1,514 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Golden West College is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 105 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $11,536 |
| Fees | $92 | $92 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Golden West College are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Golden West College with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 405 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 514 |
| White | 425 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 122 |
Golden West College granted 1,176 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (33%).
Golden West College granted 338 associate’s degrees in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (36%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Golden West College awarded 1,286 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Golden West College has not been ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 43% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Golden West College were Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Golden West College with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 414 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 79 |
Golden West College awarded 1,286 undergraduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (35%).
During the most recent reporting year, Golden West College awarded 558 certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Golden West College is not yet ranked for liberal arts general studies at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of liberal arts general studies certificate degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies certificate degree graduates at Golden West College were Hispanic or Latino. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Golden West College with a certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 177 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Golden West College awarded 558 certificate completions in general studies in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).
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