Golden West College

Golden West College is a public two-year institution located in Huntington Beach, California, within a large suburban setting. The college enrolls 17,298 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 45% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 66% (IPEDS 2023).

Golden West College offers career and technical programs at the certificate level. Available credentials include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Programs are offered as both short-term (less-than-two-year) and two-to-four-year certificates depending on the field.

Located in Huntington Beach in Orange County, California, Golden West College serves a large suburban population in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. The college provides focused vocational training in cosmetology, automotive technology, design, and nursing for students pursuing career-ready credentials in Southern California.