by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Golden West College, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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Cost of attendance at Golden West College ranged from $12,206.00 and up to $22,454.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: around $12,206.00 for in-state students versus $22,454.00 out of state.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $1,380.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,826.00 |
| Total cost | $12,206.00 |
| That is 37% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,206.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,794.00 |
| Net price | $2,412.00 |
| That is 87% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $12,206.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,201.00 |
| Net price | $1,005.00 |
| That is 95% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,628.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,826.00 |
| Total cost | $22,454.00 |
| That is 17% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,454.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,794.00 |
| Net price | $12,660.00 |
| That is 34% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,454.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$11,201.00 |
| Net price | $11,253.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and room and board. |
Published costs have climbed year over year at about 10.9% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Freshman year | $1,114.00 | $2,674.00 | $13,532.00 |
| Senior year | $1,518.00 | $3,643.00 | $18,438.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $5,237.00 | $12,568.00 | $63,603.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $1,995.00 | $4,788.00 | $24,230.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $60.00 | $145.00 | $732.00 |
| Total amount paid | $7,232.00 | $17,357.00 | $87,834.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Freshman year | $1,114.00 | $2,674.00 | $13,532.00 |
| Senior year | $1,235.00 | $2,964.00 | $15,002.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $2,349.00 | $5,638.00 | $28,534.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $895.00 | $2,148.00 | $10,870.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $27.00 | $65.00 | $328.00 |
| Total amount paid | $3,244.00 | $7,787.00 | $39,404.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Freshman year | $12,475.00 | $14,035.00 | $24,893.00 |
| Senior year | $16,998.00 | $19,124.00 | $33,918.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $58,637.00 | $65,969.00 | $117,003.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,339.00 | $25,132.00 | $44,574.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $675.00 | $759.00 | $1,346.00 |
| Total amount paid | $80,976.00 | $91,100.00 | $161,577.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Freshman year | $12,475.00 | $14,035.00 | $24,893.00 |
| Senior year | $13,831.00 | $15,560.00 | $27,597.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $26,306.00 | $29,595.00 | $52,490.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,022.00 | $11,275.00 | $19,997.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $303.00 | $341.00 | $604.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,327.00 | $40,870.00 | $72,487.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $4,824.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $2,861.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,748.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $2,398.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $5,759.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $7,381.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,837.00 |
Use Golden West College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The median graduating debt at Golden West College works out to $5,500.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-load classification.
The full distribution of debt at graduation looks like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $3,121.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $9,250.00 |
| 90th | $16,000.00 |
The gap between 10th and 90th percentile borrowers gives a sense of how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student loan debt detail.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,500.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $2,875.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $2,625.00 in extra median debt compared with high-income peers.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $4,950.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Golden West College graduate with $550.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of Golden West College stands at $1,500.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Golden West College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.9% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Golden West College come to $32,528,721.00 over 4,219 disbursements.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Golden West College, think through the questions below:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.