Huntington Beach, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Golden West College (in-state) | $1,380 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -92% |
| National average | $18,082 | -92% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,380 | $5,520 |
| Out-of-state | $11,628 | $46,512 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Golden West College ranks 89 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 743% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Golden West College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Clovis Community College | $1,378 |
| Madera Community College | $1,378 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | $1,384 |
| Coalinga College | $1,384 |
In-state tuition at Golden West College is $1,380 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,628.
Golden West College in-state tuition is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Golden West College is 92% below that.
$1,380 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Golden West College comes to about $5,520 for an in-state student and $46,512 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Golden West College ranks 89 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.