West Hills College-Coalinga

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2021 Average Net Price

$11,458

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

8.55%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,801

11.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.7%

75 Graduates

About

West Hills College-Coalinga is a higher education institution located in Fresno County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at West Hills College-Coalinga were Liberal Arts & Sciences (283 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (24 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2021, 960 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Hills College-Coalinga. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (805 degrees), 8.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $1,380, which is $−6,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,458.

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending West Hills College-Coalinga received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga was $1,380. The cost of tuition at West Hills College-Coalinga is $−6,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$11,458

2021 Value

31.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Hills College-Coalinga had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,458. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Hills College-Coalinga grew by 31.6%.

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

$12,235

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Hills College-Coalinga was of $12,235 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35% of undergraduate students at West Hills College-Coalinga received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20.5% with respect to 2020, 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.

8.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Hills College-Coalinga was 8.55%, which represents 10 out of the 117 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 3,801 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga is 434 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,367. This means that 11.4% 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 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% White, 6.87% Asian, 3.37% Black or African American, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.684% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% 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%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (8.99%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,801 students. The full-time enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga is 434 and the part-time enrollment is 3,367. This means that 11.4% of students enrolled at West Hills College-Coalinga are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

61%

2021 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,640 enrolled students
White
478 enrolled students
Asian
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Hills College-Coalinga is 69.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% White, 6.87% Asian, 3.37% Black or African American, 1.89% Two or More Races, 0.684% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 173 students (4.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 372 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 (805 degrees awarded). There were 8.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at West Hills College-Coalinga is Liberal Arts & Sciences (283 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (24 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Human Sciences (157 degrees awarded), Agriculture (54 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 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 (148,521 people), Other managers (96,655 people), Registered nurses (46,845 people), Physicians (42,719 people), and Postsecondary teachers (41,057 people).

The most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga in 2021 are Human Sciences (157 degrees awarded), Agriculture (54 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees), and Transportation (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at West Hills College-Coalinga are Human Sciences (157 degrees awarded), Agriculture (54 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (444 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (66 degrees), and Transportation (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (293,678 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (138,354 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (115,165 people), Computer Systems Design (60,608 people), and Construction (53,824 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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
137 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
66 degree-majors awarded
Crop Production
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at West Hills College-Coalinga was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 137 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

294

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

666

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 294 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga, which is 0.441 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (666).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.548 times less than the 272 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 272 degrees were awarded to men at West Hills College-Coalinga in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.83 times more than the 149 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 24% 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, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Hills College-Coalinga is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.33% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
805 degrees awarded
White
91 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Hills College-Coalinga is hispanic or latino (805 degrees awarded). There were 8.85 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (91 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
577 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
228 degrees awarded
White Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Hills College-Coalinga is hispanic or latino female (577 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (228 degrees).

Operations

West Hills College-Coalinga employs 32 Instructors. Most academics at West Hills College-Coalinga are Male Instructor (19), and Female Instructor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga are: Service, with 27 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$15.2M

2021 Salaries

6.78%

growth from 2020

In 2021, West Hills College-Coalinga paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, a 6.78% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Hills College-Coalinga paid a total of $3.22M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga was Instructor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga were Service with 27 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Hills College-Coalinga was Male Instructor with 19 employees, and Female Instructor with 13 employees.

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