School Highlights
West Hills College-Lemoore serves 3,484 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is same as the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,484 students
- In-state tuition: $1,380
- Out-state tuition: $9,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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--Public Special Use
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
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of West Hills College-Lemoore has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The West Hills College-Lemoore diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,484 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,049 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
2,435 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
267 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,049 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,435 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
13%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
65%
46%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
19%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3807%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,000
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,745
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (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.
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