West Hills College-Lemoore

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2023 Average Net Price

$10,537

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,160

32.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.9%

117 Graduates

About

West Hills College-Lemoore is a higher education institution located in Kings County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at West Hills College-Lemoore were Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (137 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (15 degrees).

In 2023, 1,268 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Hills College-Lemoore. 69.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (871 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (218 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Lemoore 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-Lemoore was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 198 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Lemoore 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 $10,537.

In 2023, 59% of undergraduate students attending West Hills College-Lemoore 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-Lemoore was $1,380. The cost of tuition at West Hills College-Lemoore 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-Lemoore (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,537

2023 Value

15.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Hills College-Lemoore had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,537. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Hills College-Lemoore grew by 15.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Hills College-Lemoore (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

$17,252

Room and Board

$1,126

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Hills College-Lemoore was of $17,252 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change 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-Lemoore (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at West Hills College-Lemoore received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 26.3% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Hills College-Lemoore (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-Lemoore was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 198 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-Lemoore had a total enrollment of 4,160 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Lemoore is 1,366 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,794. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at West Hills College-Lemoore are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Hills College-Lemoore, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% White, 4.25% Black or African American, 3.85% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 0.841% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Hills College-Lemoore in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (43.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (27.1%) and White Female (9.58%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Hills College-Lemoore in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,160 students. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Lemoore is 1,366 and the part-time enrollment is 2,794. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at West Hills College-Lemoore 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-Lemoore (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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-Lemoore was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Hills College-Lemoore had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,865 enrolled students
White
697 enrolled students
Black or African American
177 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Hills College-Lemoore is 68.9% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% White, 4.25% Black or African American, 3.85% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 0.841% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% 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, 78 students (1.88%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 502 more women than men received degrees from West Hills College-Lemoore. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Hills College-Lemoore is hispanic or latino (871 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (218 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at West Hills College-Lemoore is Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (137 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Hills College-Lemoore, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (523 degrees), and Protective Services (69 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-Lemoore are Elementary & middle school teachers (181,013 people), Police officers (146,887 people), Other managers (143,648 people), Secondary school teachers (73,639 people), and Registered nurses (68,381 people).

The most specialized majors at West Hills College-Lemoore in 2023 are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (523 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 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-Lemoore 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-Lemoore are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (523 degrees), Protective Services (69 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (48 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 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-Lemoore 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-Lemoore.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
230 degrees awarded
General Health Services
110 degrees awarded
General Psychology
68 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at West Hills College-Lemoore was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 230 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

383

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

885

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 383 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Lemoore, which is 0.433 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (885).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 143 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Lemoore in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.403 times less than the 355 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 355 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Lemoore in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.48 times more than the 143 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from West Hills College-Lemoore completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Hills College-Lemoore is Female and Asian (87.5% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
871 degrees awarded
White
218 degrees awarded
Asian
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Hills College-Lemoore is hispanic or latino (871 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (218 degrees).

1.5% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
607 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
264 degrees awarded
White Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Hills College-Lemoore is hispanic or latino female (607 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (264 degrees).

Operations

West Hills College-Lemoore employs 40 Instructors. Most academics at West Hills College-Lemoore are Female Instructor (21), and Male Instructor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Lemoore are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 25 employees, Management, with 22 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$16.2M

2023 Salaries

11.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Hills College-Lemoore paid a median of $16.2M in salaries, a 11.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.4% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$4.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Hills College-Lemoore paid a total of $4.77M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% 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

40 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Hills College-Lemoore was Instructor with 40 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Lemoore were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 25 employees, Management with 22 employees, and Service with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Hills College-Lemoore was Female Instructor with 21 employees, and Male Instructor with 19 employees.

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

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