by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 11,396 undergraduates in 2020, Golden West College is a large, public college located in Huntington Beach, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Golden West College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Golden West College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Golden West College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Golden West College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Golden West College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Golden West College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Golden West College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Golden West College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Golden West College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Golden West College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Golden West College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 11,396 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,505 (30.8%). Part-time attendance was 7,891 (69.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,505 | 7,891 | 11,396 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Golden West College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Golden West College #898 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Golden West College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Golden West College Diversity Guide.
Golden West College has a total of 382 student athletes, 245 men and 137 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $833,699 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $833,699 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Golden West College Athletics
