West Hills College Lemoore: Review & Facts

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West Hills College Lemoore is a medium two-year, public school with 3,845 students enrolled. This college was established in 1932 and is the only college located in Lemoore, California.

Academic Offerings

At West Hills College Lemoore you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
32
West Hills College Lemoore follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at West Hills College Lemoore is fair at 76% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at WHC Lemoore is low: 33%. About 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at WHC Lemoore is a bit disappointing -- 27:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $10,200 annually.

Read the details about West Hills College Lemoore additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to West Hills College Lemoore and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (559) 925-3000.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
WHC Lemoore offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at West Hills College Lemoore, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at WHC Lemoore.

Based on the college crime data, West Hills College Lemoore seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

West Hills College Lemoore Location and Address

Postal Address:
West Hills College Lemoore
555 College Avenue
Lemoore, California
93245, USA
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