Golden West College (115126)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$5,438

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,433

27.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.9%

489 Graduates

About

Golden West College (115126) is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Golden West College (115126) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,350 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (472 degrees), and Humanistic Studies (383 degrees).

In 2023, 5,468 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Golden West College (115126). 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (1,846 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,595 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Golden West College (115126) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Golden West College (115126) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 270 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Golden West College (115126) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,438.

In 2023, 52% of undergraduate students attending Golden West College (115126) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Golden West College (115126) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Golden West College (115126) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Golden West College (115126) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,438

2023 Value

6.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Golden West College (115126) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,438. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Golden West College (115126) grew by 6.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Golden West College (115126) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Golden West College (115126) was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 79.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Golden West College (115126) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Golden West College (115126) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.14% with respect to 2022, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Golden West College (115126) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Golden West College (115126) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 270 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Golden West College (115126) had a total enrollment of 10,433 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Golden West College (115126) is 2,844 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,589. This means that 27.3% of students enrolled at Golden West College (115126) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Golden West College (115126), both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% Asian, 22.7% White, 4.99% Two or More Races, 1.82% Black or African American, 0.537% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Golden West College (115126) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.5%) and Asian Male (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Golden West College (115126) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,433 students. The full-time enrollment at Golden West College (115126) is 2,844 and the part-time enrollment is 7,589. This means that 27.3% of students enrolled at Golden West College (115126) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Golden West College (115126) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Golden West College (115126) was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Golden West College (115126) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Golden West College (115126) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,621 enrolled students
Asian
3,110 enrolled students
White
2,372 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Golden West College (115126) is 34.7% Hispanic or Latino, 29.8% Asian, 22.7% White, 4.99% Two or More Races, 1.82% Black or African American, 0.537% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.192% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 299 students (2.87%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,242 more women than men received degrees from Golden West College (115126). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Golden West College (115126) is asian (1,846 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,595 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Golden West College (115126) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,350 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (472 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (383 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Golden West College (115126), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,499 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (472 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (46 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden West College (115126) are Other managers (184,488 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (163,923 people), Police officers (144,256 people), Postsecondary teachers (126,928 people), and Physicians (106,387 people).

The most specialized majors at Golden West College (115126) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,499 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (472 degrees), Language & Linguistics (46 degrees), Protective Services (162 degrees), and Physical Sciences (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden West College (115126) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Golden West College (115126) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (3,499 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (472 degrees), Language & Linguistics (46 degrees), Protective Services (162 degrees), and Physical Sciences (56 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Golden West College (115126) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Golden West College (115126).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,350 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
472 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
383 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Golden West College (115126) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,350 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Golden West College (115126) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,113

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

3,355

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,113 degrees were awarded to men at Golden West College (115126), which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,355).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Golden West College (115126) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 1,021 degrees were awarded to men at Golden West College (115126) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.659 times less than the 1,550 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,550 degrees were awarded to men at Golden West College (115126) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.52 times more than the 1,021 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Golden West College (115126) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Golden West College (115126) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.25% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
1,846 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,595 degrees awarded
White
1,443 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Golden West College (115126) is asian (1,846 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,595 degrees).

1.63% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,038 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,034 degrees awarded
White Female
996 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Golden West College (115126) is hispanic or latino female (1,038 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (1,034 degrees).

Operations

Golden West College (115126) has an endowment valued at nearly $12.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.44M (19.5%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Golden West College (115126) had a total salary expenditure of 116M. Golden West College (115126) employs 126 Instructors. Most academics at Golden West College (115126) are Female Instructor (75), and Male Instructor (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golden West College (115126) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 60 employees, Service, with 45 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Endowment

$12.5M

2023 Endowment

10%

growth from 2022

Golden West College (115126) has an endowment valued at about $12.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Golden West College (115126) grew 10% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.71M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Golden West College (115126) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11.1M - Federal
$21.7M - State
$5.76M - Local

As of 2023, Golden West College (115126) received $11.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $21.7M from state grants and contracts, and $5.76M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$48.3M

2023 Salaries

6.07%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Golden West College (115126) paid a median of $48.3M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($116M) and a 6.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.87% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.4M

Instructional Salaries

126

Number of Employees

In 2023, Golden West College (115126) paid a total of $17.4M to 126 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

126 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Golden West College (115126) was Instructor with 126 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Golden West College (115126) were Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees, Service with 45 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Golden West College (115126) was Female Instructor with 75 employees, and Male Instructor with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Golden West College (115126).

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