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Huntington Beach, California is home to Golden West. Huntington Beach is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Golden West go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in music, liberal arts, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Golden West has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Golden West has 13,476 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Golden West College is to support students' goals and interests in higher education, develop their employment skills, prepare them to be productive citizens, and respond to community needs by providing a range and variety of educational programs; two year degrees; transfer preparation; career and technical training, and remedial activities. We encourage all members of our learning communities to grow to their maximum potential as they contribute to the well-being of our diverse society."
More complete details are provided below.
Golden West College
15744 Golden West
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-2710
General Phone: (714) 892-7711
Admissions Phone: (714) 895-8306
Financial Aid Phone: (714) 895-8394
http://www.gwc.cccd.edu
Golden West awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 817 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, social services, humanities |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 127 | cosmetology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 24 | floristry |
| Business And Management | 20 | accounting, business management, sales and marketing, small business management, retail, business |
| Music | 16 | music management |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair, autobody repair |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | architectural tech |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting, engineering technician, hazardous materials tech |
| Media | 3 | journalism, mass communication, animation and special effects, public relations, radio and television |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Science | 0 | biological and physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Golden West in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 798 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 174 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 113 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Golden West had a total enrollment of 13,476 students (7,888 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 31% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| State unknown | 8% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Huntington Beach, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (714) 895-8306
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 638 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,286 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Golden West participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 120600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (714) 895-8394
Golden West has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 62 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $85,727 | 17 | $83,103 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $85,727 | 17 | $83,103 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 75 | $78,806 | 56 | $75,161 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 75 | $78,806 | 56 | $75,161 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Golden West Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Liberal Arts
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