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# Golden West College

Public community college in suburban Orange County, California, serving over 10,000 students with low in-state tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 33.732531, -118.002568

### Summary

Public community college in suburban Orange County, California, serving over 10,000 students with low in-state tuition.

### Description

Golden West College is a public two-year community college in Huntington Beach, California, offering liberal arts and sciences coursework to a diverse student population in Orange County's suburban setting. The college serves roughly 10,400 students seeking affordable pathways to transfer and career credentials.

In-state tuition is $1,288 annually, making this among California's most low-cost entry points to higher education. Out-of-state students pay $11,536 per year. The college's modest cost structure and open access mission make it a practical choice for students beginning their college journey or looking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year institution.

Golden West College functions as a transfer pathway within California's community college system, with many students completing associate degrees or core coursework before moving on to public or private universities. The school works best for students seeking low-cost, flexible scheduling and local access to college credentials. For more information about program offerings, transfer agreements, and support services, visit the college's official website at goldenwestcollege.edu.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 115,126
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Huntington Beach
- **Address**: 15744 Goldenwest St.
- **Zip Code**: 92647
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,288
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $11,536
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,288
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $11,536
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 10,433
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $24,081,951
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities