For the 2022-23 school year, in-state tuition at Golden West College saw a slight increase of 0.3%, based on recent disclosures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
California residents paid $1,190 to attend the two-year public college this year, which is $4 higher than the $1,186 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students were charged $9,854 for the 2022-23 school year, representing a 728.1% premium over resident tuition and a 15.2% increase from $8,554 in 2021-22.
Approximately 90% of the undergraduate population at Golden West College are California residents, while about 2% come from other states and 8% are international students.
Data indicates that 71% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Golden West College in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 654 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $4.2 million, while nine students took out loans exceeding $40,579.
Across all undergraduates, 4,863 students utilized grants or scholarships totaling $19.7 million. Additionally, 155 students borrowed $954,364 in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Golden West College in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 403 | 43% | $2.3 million | $5,746 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 636 | 69% | $1.9 million | $3,026 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 5 | 1% | $2,400 | $480 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 654 | 71% | $4.2 million | $6,487 |
| Federal student loans | 9 | 1% | $40,579 | $4,509 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 9 | 1% | $40,579 | $4,509 |
| Total student aid | 658 | 71% | $4.3 million | $6,509 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
