Gavilan College
Gavilan College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Gilroy, CA. It offers 95 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 6,083 students attended Gavilan College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 77 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 219 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 203 (full-time) and 238 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gavilan College is 42% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 6,083 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 42% |
| Number of Faculty | 296 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Gavilan College is $12,249
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,210 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,249 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,210 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Gavilan College offers 36 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 511 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 27 | 0 | 198 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 313 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 511 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Gavilan College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 511 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 198 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 313 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 34 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 279 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 279 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 313 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 6,083 students have enrolled into Gavilan College. By gender, 2,767 male and 3,316 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,179 White (19.38%), 143 Black/African American (2.35%), 3,894 Hispanic (64.01%), 421 Asian (6.92%), and 4,318 students with other races. 8 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,083 | 2,767 | 3,316 |
| American Indian/Native American | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Asian | 421 | 231 | 190 |
| Black/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 More | 214 | 113 | 101 |
| Un-Known | 189 | 95 | 94 |
| Non-resident Alien | 8 | 3 | 5 |
Directory Information
- 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy, CA
- 408-848-4800
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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