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Gavilan College

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Gavilan College is a 2-year community college in the south San Francisco Bay Area. Gavilan is home to 11 academic departments offering associate degrees and certificates. In addition to regular lectures, the Aviation department holds hands-on labs in Gavilan’s San Martin Airport and includes classes in Drone Technology. For Gavilan’s population of students with disabilities, the Accessible Education Center provides numerous services to provide assistance in their academic careers.

Average Net Price:
$4,784
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$4,784
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,506
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$12,246
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$938
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,178
$30k - $48k
$6,602
$48k - $75k
$9,261
$75k - $110k
$10,387
$110k+
$9,545
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,323
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,713
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,685

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1724
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,713

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,365
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$86
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,365

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5267
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
87
$30k - $48k
40
$48k - $75k
46
$75k - $110k
11
$110k+
1

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
4,561
Total Number of Undergrads
4,561
Student:Faculty Ratio
21:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
54

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Residency
In-State Students
100%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
5
Countries Represented
0
Ethnicity
African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
62%
White
22%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
56%
Student Organizations
23
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Loan Default Rate
21%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$86
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