by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Golden West College really diverse? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Golden West College. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
What does diversity really mean at the college level? College Factual crunched the numbers to find out how diverse the average college campus really is, considering race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Golden West College total enrollment is approximately 3,313 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Golden West College undergraduate population is made up of 50.3% women, and 49.7% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Golden West College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,207 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 931 | 28.1% |
| White | 710 | 21.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 160 | 4.8% |
| International | 129 | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 77 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.7% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,207 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 931 | 28.1% |
| White | 710 | 21.5% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 160 | 4.8% |
| International | 129 | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 77 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.7% |
Golden West College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 58.7% |
| Asian | 20.6% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,665 female students and 1,648 male students at Golden West College.
Golden West College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 99.4% of Golden West College students come from within the state, and 0.6% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 17 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,641 | 98.3% |
| Nevada | 4 | 0.2% |
| Hawaii | 3 | 0.2% |
| Washington | 3 | 0.2% |
| Oregon | 2 | 0.1% |
Golden West College hosts approximately 3.9% international (nonresident) students, contributing to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Golden West College, 47.4% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2,883 | 26.9% |
| 20-21 | 2,202 | 20.5% |
| 22-24 | 1,541 | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 1,322 | 12.3% |
| 25-29 | 1,220 | 11.4% |
| 35 and over | 933 | 8.7% |
| 30-34 | 619 | 5.8% |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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