West Hills College-Lemoore

555 College Avenue
Lemoore, CA 93245
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

West Hills College-Lemoore serves 3,932 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,932 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,380
  • Out-state tuition: $9,000
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

West Hills College-Lemoore ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
West Hills College-Lemoore
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
171 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of West Hills College-Lemoore has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The West Hills College-Lemoore diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,932 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,191 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,741 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
267 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,191 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,741 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
64%
45%
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% Black
4%
5%
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% White
19%
26%
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,000 is more than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,993
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,000
$7,120
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,745
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does West Hills College-Lemoore cost?
West Hills College-Lemoore's tuition is approximately $1,380 for In-State students and $9,000 for Out-State students.
What is West Hills College-Lemoore's ranking?
West Hills College-Lemoore ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,932 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,380
  • Out-state tuition: $9,000
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,993 per year for in-state students and $7,120 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,083 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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