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General Information About Golden West College COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Golden West College's mission is to create an intellectually and culturally stimulating learning environment for students and the community. Our students improve their basic skills, develop and enhance career opportunities, and/or prepare for transfer to a four-year institution as they become productive citizens and lifelong learners. COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT Golden West College is committed to excellence and endeavors to provide an optimum teaching and learning environment. This will be demonstrated by innovation which embraces demographic and technological changes.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
- On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Credit for life experiences
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
- 2-4 years certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $687 Room & Board Charge $0 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $5,362,510 Other Federal Grants $381,432 Scholarships & Fellowships $9,369,881 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $2,124,542 Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,812,970 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $4,684,941 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 21,858 Native American 193 Asian 6,452 African American 420 Hispanic 3,733 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 4,341 Enrolled FullTime Graduates
