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Gavilan College
Gavilan College
GILROY, CA . 2 Year 3.6
#819 in Best Colleges in America
5055 SANTA TERESA BLVD GILROY, CA 95020

Overview

Gavilan College is located in Gilroy, near San Jose, California, USA. It is a public two-year community college offering associate degrees, vocational certificates, and adult continuing education courses. The college offers a variety of academic programs, including agriculture, nursing, computer science, business, and arts and applied technology, equipped with modern teaching facilities and laboratories. It emphasizes small-class instruction and the development of practical skills. Gavilan College collaborates closely with local high schools, businesses, and four-year universities to provide internship opportunities, credit transfer support, and career development guidance. The college is committed to serving community needs and promoting cultural diversity, making it an important platform for regional residents seeking high-quality education and professional skill development.

Rankings

  • 141

    #141 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • 4

    #4 5 in Best Community Colleges in California

  • 229

    #229 in Best Community Colleges in America

  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 141 of 405
  • Best Community Colleges in America 229 of 922

Academics

  • B Professors
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • ASafety
  • BStudent Life
  • BLocation

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    415 Graduates
  • Police and Criminal Science
    134 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    104 Graduates
  • Business
    63 Graduates
  • Aircraft Maintenance
    53 Graduates
  • Communications
    52 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    52 Graduates
  • Psychology
    45 Graduates
  • Nursing
    43 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    27 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,497
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    59%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    35%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    83%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,460 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,078
  • Undergrads Over 25
    40%
  • Pell Grant
    32%
  • Varsity Athletes
    5%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    CCCAA

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