A public university by the name of Golden West College is located in Huntington Beach, CA. The foundation of Golden West College was laid down in the year 1965. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, Golden West College has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Oceans of Opportunity and its official colors are gold and green. At Golden West College, the total enrolment stands at 12,025. The school has a total of 414 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. At Golden West College, around 70% of the students are 24 and under. Talking about gender distribution at GWC, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its 55 years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Tito Ortiz, James McDonald, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Vivica A. Fox. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. GWC offers a total of 124 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NLN (National League for Nursing), and, WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges).