Golden West College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Huntington Beach, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,380
Out-of-State Tuition$11,628
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Golden West College vs. State and National Averages

Golden West CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,380$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-92%

Other colleges in Huntington Beach

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Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Golden West College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$43,145
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)49%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$7,179
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants23%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over26%
First-generation students53%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Golden West College?

In-state tuition at Golden West College is $1,380 and out-of-state tuition is $11,628, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Golden West College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Golden West College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Golden West College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Golden West College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Golden West College?

Golden West College enrolls about 9,034 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 29:1.

Is Golden West College expensive?

In-state tuition at Golden West College is $1,380, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Golden West College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Golden West College are $43,145 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Golden West College take on?

The median debt among Golden West College graduates who borrowed is $7,179, according to College Scorecard.