A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Golden West College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Golden West College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
32%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
27%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Golden West College with a gender ratio of 8% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Golden West College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
695
|
| Women |
819
|
Golden West College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 29% |
| Part time Undergrads | 63.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115126 IPEDS survey data for Golden West College.
Last updated February 24, 2025