Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $1,196
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,084
- Average Net Price
- $2,861
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 22.7%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $23,659
- Books & Supplies
- $1,465
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,179
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $76/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 50.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 1.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 22.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $1,748 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $2,398 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $5,759 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $7,381 |
| $110,001+ | $10,837 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Golden West College pay far less than the $1,196 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $1,748 net annually. The cost climbs to $2,398 for families making $30,000-$48,000, then jumps to $5,759 for middle-income households earning $48,000-$75,000. Even high-income families rarely pay more than $10,837 per year. A two-year degree here costs $3,496 to $21,674 total depending on family income.
Most graduates leave with minimal debt since only 1.56% of students take federal loans. Those who do borrow graduate with $7,179 in median debt, translating to $76 monthly payments. These payments represent less than 3% of the typical graduate's $43,145 median earnings. The best deal goes to low-income California residents, who attend for the cost of books and parking while building skills for Orange County's competitive job market.
Most graduates leave with minimal debt since only 1.56% of students take federal loans. Those who do borrow graduate with $7,179 in median debt, translating to $76 monthly payments. These payments represent less than 3% of the typical graduate's $43,145 median earnings. The best deal goes to low-income California residents, who attend for the cost of books and parking while building skills for Orange County's competitive job market.
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