West Hills College-Coalinga

West Hills Community College is a public college. The original campus of the college is in Coalinga and was established in 1932. The college enrolls more than 1,200 students on an annual basis. West Hills Community College offers degree and certificate programs programs as well as online courses for its outstation students.

WHCC has student clubs and organizations that revolve around politics, art, academics and recreational activities. Men's baseball, basketball and football teams are sponsored by WHCC, while it also has volleyball and softball teams for women.

West Hills College-Coalinga Highlights

Where West Hills College-Coalinga stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, family and social work, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High faculty salary.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at West Hills College-Coalinga was 2,833 in 2007 (1,622 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: West Hills College-Coalinga participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

West Hills College-Coalinga provides on-campus housing for 176 of its 1,622 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.