Gavilan College

2 Year
Gilroy, CA
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Overview

Total enrollment

6,083

Location Gilroy, California
Website gavilan.edu
Type Public 2 Year
Setting Rural Fringe

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad

Gavilan College is a public community college located in Gilroy, California, approximately 30 miles south of San Jose in the Santa Clara Valley. The main campus occupies 150 acres of rolling terrain in the foothills of the Gavilan mountains, featuring modern classroom buildings and athletic facilities that serve both the Gilroy community and surrounding areas of San Benito and southern Santa Clara counties. Established in 1919 as San Benito County Junior College before relocating to its current site in 1967, Gavilan offers associate degrees and certificates in career technical education, transfer preparation programs, and basic skills education. The college maintains strong programs in allied health, particularly its nursing program, along with computer science and digital media, while also operating satellite centers in Morgan Hill and Hollister to serve a broader student population.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,508

Out of State Resident Tuition

$12,249

Breakdown

Tuition $1,508
Books and Supplies $1,062
Other Fees $64
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $22,086
Budget for Other Expenses $6,930
Total One Year Cost $31,650

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Gavilan College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 25% of students major in Health Professions, 23% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 10% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.