At a glance
Average net price
$6,542
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
42.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,786
In-state tuition
$1,508
Out-of-state tuition
$12,249
Cost of attendance
$15,161
Median earnings (10y)
$47,169
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 68.7%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (45%), trades & services (17%), health (14%).
- STEM9%
- Health14%
- Business7%
- Humanities & arts45%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services17%
- Liberal arts33.8%~1,618 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions14.2%~682 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~341 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business7.0%~337 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~194 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology3.9%~186 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~170 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.2%~155 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~143 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~143 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.6%~127 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~107 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.7%~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.8%~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.5%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering0.3%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 658 | — | $5,939 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 167 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 118 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 111 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 109 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 90 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 86 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 74 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 69 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Associate's | 43 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 40 | $76,615 | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Gavilan College
Gavilan College is a mid-sized institution located in Gilroy, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,786 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Gavilan College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $6,542 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,508 for in-state students and $12,249 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,161 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 42.5%, a average completion outcome. 68.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,169 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Gavilan College confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (45% of credentials), trades & services (17% of credentials), health (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Gilroy, California (rural), Gavilan College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Gavilan College
Q.How much does Gavilan College cost?
The average net price at Gavilan College is $6,542 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,161.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Gavilan College?
Gavilan College has a 6-year graduation rate of 42.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Gavilan College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Gavilan College graduate earns $47,169 per year.
Q.What programs does Gavilan College offer?
Gavilan College offers degrees across 12 program areas. The most popular by share of graduates are Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Q.What is tuition at Gavilan College?
Published tuition is $1,508 in-state and $12,249 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Gavilan College located?
Gavilan College is located in Gilroy, California (ZIP 95020).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Gavilan College at their official website.