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West Hills Community College can be found in Coalinga, California (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at West Hills Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine and liberal arts.
West Hills Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at West Hills Community College are well-paid.
In 2005, 4,842 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at West Hills Community College.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
West Hills Community College
300 Cherry Ln
Coalinga, CA 93210
General Phone: (559) 934-2100
Admissions Phone: (559) 934-2304
Financial Aid Phone: (559) 934-2306
http://www.westhillscollege.com
West Hills Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 252 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, geography, humanities |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 98 | mental health services tech |
| Business And Management | 40 | business management, accounting, retail |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and police, corrections |
| Medicine | 34 | medical preparatory |
| Family And Social Work | 28 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 24 | data entry, administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, theatre design |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal husbandry |
| Science | 1 | biology, geology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
Number of programs and degrees for West Hills Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 431 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 15 | 7 |
In 2005, West Hills Community College had a total enrollment of 4,842 students (3,059 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 90% |
| State unknown | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
West Hills Community College offers campus housing for 176 of its 3,059 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Coalinga, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (559) 934-2304
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 624 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,248 |
| Room and board | $ 5,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,050 |
Financial Aid:
West Hills Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (559) 934-2306
West Hills Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
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 | 3 | $77,308 | 6 | $69,251 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $77,308 | 6 | $69,251 |
*: 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 | 40 | $73,305 | 32 | $68,581 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $73,305 | 32 | $68,581 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Hills Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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