Golden West College









GWC offers excellent academic and career focused programs in STEM, Business, Arts and many more. GWC excels in preparing our students for transfer admission to top-notch schools in the California State University (CSU) system and the University of California (UC) system, as well as other private schools.
Golden West College – You Are Welcome Here!
GWC offers excellent academic and career focused programs in STEM, Business, Arts and many more. GWC excels in preparing our students for transfer admission to top-notch schools in the California State University (CSU) system and the University of California (UC) system, as well as other private schools.
Opportunities at GWC
- Associate in Arts Degrees (AA)
- Associate in Science Degrees (AS)
- An Outstanding University Transfer Program – UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) and Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) for CSU campuses
- Short-Term Certificates are available in over 35 career programs including: Accounting, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Design, Digital Media, and many more.
Pathway to Success
Save money on the first two years of your Bachelor's degree. Prepare to transfer to the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), or other prestigious four-year universities. GWC’s transfer rate to California State University is higher than the state and county average.
TOP UC TRANSFER DESTINATIONS
- UC Irvine (UCI)
- UC Los Angeles (UCLA)
- UC Berkeley
TOP CSU TRANSFER DESTINATIONS
- CSU Long Beach (CSULB)
- CSU Fullerton (CSUF)
- CSU Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
GWC Student Spotlight
- "When I am involved in the International Student Club, I feel more confident and open-minded. The staff is very close and friendly. They are always pleased to help me to understand when I have a question. I really appreciate that!" ~Thu Pham, Vietnam
- "My experience at GWC was wonderful. I experienced a diverse student body, impressive faculty, and the academic environment was always friendly and helpful." ~Jefery Kusnadi, Indonesia
- "I am absolutely satisfied with the ISP services. I thank the staff for all the good work and advice they provide us." ~Sofian Amir Hassen, Tunisia
Student Life at GWC
- Championship Athletics - Over 89 State Championships won!
- A Safe, Friendly and Multicultural Community — Huntington Beach is consistently ranked among the safest cities in the U.S.
- Easy Access to Amazing Recreation Activities — 5 miles from Huntington Beach shoreline and 11 miles from Disneyland!
Apply to GWC!
Admission Requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Proof of Sufficient Funds
- High school graduation OR be at least 18 years old
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Tuition
$10,000 — $15,000 Year
Fast facts
Affiliation
Public
Top Programs
Business Administration, Liberal Arts, STEM
Type of School
2yr/Community College
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School Size
Medium -
Student Body Gender
Co-ed -
Religious Affiliation
No Affiliation -
Scholarships for International Students
Yes -
Conditional Admission Available
Yes -
Setting
City -
Accreditation and Certification
WASC -
Type of Housing
Homestay, Apartment -
Test Scores
IELTS: Band 5.5+, TOEFL: 61+, PTE Academic: 45+, Step EIKEN: Pre-1, iTEP: 3.5, Duolingo: 90+
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