Gavilan College is a public community college located in Gilroy, CA. It offers 95 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Gavilan College is $1,506 for California residents and $12,246 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 4,561 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 2,067 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. 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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3659NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mass Communication/Media StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist17 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies310 completers
77 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 33 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ChemistryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 53 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social SciencesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician13 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
MusicNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)NOT OFFERED 86 completers
NOT OFFERED
Home Health Aide/Home AttendantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 51 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Real EstateNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 6 completers
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) Enrollment

Of the 4,561 total students, 3,232 students enrolled through distance learning (2,067 students enrolled exclusively and 1,165 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

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Gavilan College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, 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%)