by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re a veteran who is thinking about going back to school, it’s important to see how well the school treats its students with prior military service first. This report rounds up what we know about Golden West College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
To learn about GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon benefits, see: Golden West College GI Bill® Information
Our Veterans Report on Golden West College:
A large number of veterans attending a college means the college and faculty are more used to supporting and accommodating the needs of those with prior military experience. The VA reports that there are 260 GI Bill® students at Golden West College. Because the school enrolls 8,919, about 2.9% of those enrolled are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. For context, around three to four percent of American college students are veterans, per the Student Veterans of America.
Note, this figure includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill®, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment). It excludes active-duty military personnel attending through Tuition Assistance, so the true military population may be larger. Veterans make up 0.7% of the student body at Golden West College, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25.9% | 43.2% |
| Retention rate | 66.7% | — |
| Persistence rate | 100.0% | — |
| Transfer-out rate | 40.7% | — |
Rates are reported via the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Golden West College participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
What does this mean for you? The commitments tied to each program this school joined are listed below.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
| Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Golden West College does have a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Visit veteran services.
If you have specialized military training, Golden West College may take that into consideration and grant college credit for it. Talk with your admissions counselor to learn more. Earning credit for what you already know can save you time and money toward a degree. Beyond military training, ask Golden West College whether it awards credit for life or work experience, CLEP exams, or other prior learning.
There are no ROTC programs offered at Golden West College.
No complaints about this school have been filed with the VA.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.