Golden West College Demographics & Diversity Overview

73%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
12%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Golden West College has a diverse student body with 73% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
25.2%(4,247)
Hispanic
33.3%(5,613)
African American
2.2%(378)
Asian
31.2%(5,256)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(91)
Two or More Races
5.2%(877)
Unknown
2.2%(367)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color73%
Total Enrollment17,298
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

Golden West College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Golden West College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.0%(7,785)
Women
55.0%(9,513)

Gender Statistics

Men7,785

45% of total enrollment

Women9,513

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Golden West College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.4%(1,190)
18-19
28.4%(2,959)
20-21
19.6%(2,043)
22-24
14.6%(1,525)
25+
26.0%(2,714)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Golden West College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 191% in-state residents, -104% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.9%(1,849)
International
6.1%(120)

Regional Representation

In-State1,849

191% of student body

International120

12% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

73%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age