Safety Score
4.98 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Huntington Beach, CA · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Golden West College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 10,433-student campus.
- 4.98
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,580
- Rank of 3,050
- #269
- CA rank
- 10,433
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Golden West College reports 4.98 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,580 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 86% of ranked campuses its size.
- 4.98
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,580
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 86%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 34
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Golden West College increased from 16 to 34 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesGolden West College is a Public institution located in Huntington Beach, CA, enrolling approximately 10,433 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 60 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CA, it ranks #269 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 10,433 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Golden West College is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 22 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 0.58 incidents per 1,000 students, Golden West College reports 765% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2580
See peer comparison
State Rank (CA)
#269
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
34
across 11 crime categories
Where Golden West College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
5 safer than 14% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Golden West College percentile rank 15.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2580 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Golden West College reports 765% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,380
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,628
- Avg Net Price
- $4,824
- Median Debt
- $7,179
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,462
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $43,145
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 63%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyGolden West College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 240% (10 → 34 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Burglary | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 3 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Golden West College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CA
Golden West College
4.98 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Cuesta College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Los Angeles Mission College
0.58 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA · 10,437 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA · 10,425 enrolled
Safety Score 0.58
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC · 10,443 enrolled
Safety Score 0.48
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · 10,451 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · 10,400 enrolled
Safety Score 1.83
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Golden West College nationally (rank #2580), regardless of size or state.
Cascadia College
Bothell, WA
National Rank #2579
St Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
National Rank #2581
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
National Rank #2578
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
National Rank #2582
Indiana University-South Bend
South Bend, IN
National Rank #2577
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden West College safe?
Golden West College has a safety score of 4.98 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,580 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Golden West College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Golden West College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CA.
Does Golden West College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Golden West College's Safety Profile
Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA enrolls 10,433 students and has a safety score of 4.98 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2580 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 16 in 2022 to 34 in 2023.
What this means for you
Golden West College's 4.98 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Golden West College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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