by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Golden West College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Golden West College cost report:
At Golden West College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $8,554 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of California get a discount and only needed to pay $1,186 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,472 | $82 | $8,554 |
| In-State | $1,104 | $82 | $1,186 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Golden West College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $8,554 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Golden West College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at Golden West College pay about $1,186 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how Golden West College compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Golden West College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 0.23% for the past five years, California residents could expect to pay $1,191 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Golden West College to be $2,385, and $4,782 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 3.68% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $9,196.
This means an estimated $18,730 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Golden West College, and $38,865 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Golden West College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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