Gavilan College

Gavilan College is a public community college located in Gilroy, CA. It offers 95 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,506 for California residents and $12,246 for out-of-state students at Gavilan College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($9,921) of public community colleges in California.
It has 4,561 students that are lower than the average population (5,302 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 2,067 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $37,000.

Academic Overview

Gavilan College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Gilroy, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,506 for California residents and $12,246 for other students on average. It offers 95 degree programs through 36 Certificate, 59 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA
Phone408-848-4800
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,506
Out-of-State$12,246
Student Population »4,561 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate78% (Full-time)
41% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,059
Students to Faculty21:1 (4.76%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,000

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,506 for California residents and $12,246 for out-of-state students at Gavilan College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($9,921) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Gavilan College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,506$12,246
Books & Supplies$938
Off-Campus Living Costs$24,651
Average Financial Aid$4,059
Cost of Attendance$27,095$37,835
After Financial Aid$23,036$33,776
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,000
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Gavilan College$1,506$12,246
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Gavilan College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 36 Certificate, 59 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3659NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies310 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
77 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 33 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 53 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED 86 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 51 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,561 students at Gavilan College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,062 male students and 2,476 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,5381,4603,078
Male Students2,0626701,392
Female Students2,4767901,686

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Gavilan College, there are 4,561 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,232 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,067 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,165 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,561
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,067
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,165
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,329

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