West Hills College-Coalinga

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2023 Average Net Price

$10,231

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,592

15.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.9%

49 Graduates

About

West Hills College-Coalinga is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Hills College-Coalinga were Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (13 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, 952 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Hills College-Coalinga. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (833 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $1,380, which is $−6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Hills College-Coalinga was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 106 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $1,380, which is $6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,231.

In 2023, 47% of undergraduate students attending West Hills College-Coalinga received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga was $1,380. The cost of tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $−6,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Hills College-Coalinga (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,231

2023 Value

6.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Hills College-Coalinga had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,231. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Hills College-Coalinga grew by 6.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Hills College-Coalinga (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,371

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Hills College-Coalinga was of $12,371 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.59% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,126. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Hills College-Coalinga (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at West Hills College-Coalinga received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.82% with respect to 2022, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Hills College-Coalinga (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Hills College-Coalinga was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Hills College-Coalinga had a total enrollment of 3,592 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga is 548 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,044. This means that 15.3% of students enrolled at West Hills College-Coalinga are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Hills College-Coalinga, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 3.59% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, 1.53% Two or More Races, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Hills College-Coalinga in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (44.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (31.3%) and Black or African American Male (8.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,592 students. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga is 548 and the part-time enrollment is 3,044. This means that 15.3% of students enrolled at West Hills College-Coalinga are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Hills College-Coalinga (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Hills College-Coalinga was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Hills College-Coalinga had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Hills College-Coalinga (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,793 enrolled students
White
345 enrolled students
Black or African American
129 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Hills College-Coalinga is 77.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.6% White, 3.59% Black or African American, 1.95% Asian, 1.53% Two or More Races, 0.612% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 162 students (4.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 224 more women than men received degrees from West Hills College-Coalinga. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Hills College-Coalinga is hispanic or latino (833 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Hills College-Coalinga is Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (13 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Hills College-Coalinga, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (82 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (120 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga are Elementary & middle school teachers (140,840 people), Other managers (108,727 people), Secondary school teachers (50,136 people), Registered nurses (49,655 people), and Education administrators (43,955 people).

The most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga in 2023 are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (120 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (472 degrees), and Transportation (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga are Agriculture (106 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (82 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (120 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (472 degrees), and Transportation (10 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Hills College-Coalinga.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
149 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
120 degrees awarded
Crop Production
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at West Hills College-Coalinga was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Hills College-Coalinga according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

364

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

588

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 364 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga, which is 0.619 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (588).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Hills College-Coalinga by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.65 times less than the 277 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 277 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.54 times more than the 180 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from West Hills College-Coalinga completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Hills College-Coalinga is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
833 degrees awarded
White
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Hills College-Coalinga is hispanic or latino (833 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (57 degrees).

0.84% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
542 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
291 degrees awarded
White Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Hills College-Coalinga is hispanic or latino female (542 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (291 degrees).

Operations

West Hills College-Coalinga employs 35 Instructors. Most academics at West Hills College-Coalinga are Male Instructor (22), and Female Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga are: Service, with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.1M

2023 Salaries

13.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Hills College-Coalinga paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, a 13.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 23.9% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.78% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Hills College-Coalinga paid a total of $3.99M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga was Instructor with 35 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga were Service with 32 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga was Male Instructor with 22 employees, and Female Instructor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Hills College-Coalinga.

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