Gavilan College
Gavilan College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Gilroy, CA. Gavilan College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Gavilan College is $1,508 for California residents and $12,249 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.02% from last year at Gavilan.
- Total 6,083 students have enrolled in Gavilan and, of that, 1,659 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Gavilan offers 89 programs.
- The graduation rate of Gavilan is 42% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Gavilan College is $1,508 for California residents and $12,249 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.02% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,166 | $7,214 |
| 2022 | $1,166 | $7,214 |
| 2023 | $1,166 | $7,238 |
| 2024 | $1,506 | $12,246 |
| 2025 | $1,508 | $12,249 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Gavilan College offers 95 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Gavilan College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 59 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 3 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 5 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 95 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 310 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 17 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | 86 |
| Psychology | 53 |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 36 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 33 |
Student Population
Total 6,083 students have enrolled to Gavilan College. By gender, there are 2,767 male and 3,316 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.83 to 1.
Gavilan College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,659 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 421 | 231 | 190 |
| Black or African American | 143 | 80 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 3,894 | 1,632 | 2,262 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 22 | 13 | 9 |
| White | 1,179 | 595 | 584 |
| Two or More Races | 214 | 113 | 101 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 189 | 95 | 94 |
| Total | 6,083 | 2,767 | 3,316 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Gavilan College is 42% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $4,210 and 52% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,210 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 77 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 203 |