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Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA·Public·4,410 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,410 students.

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About This School

Gavilan College is a public institution located in Gilroy, California with approximately 4,410 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,506 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Gavilan College is a public community college in Santa Clara County, California.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable community college option in the South Bay area, as the smaller enrollment of about 4,400 students means a less overwhelming environment than larger campuses. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — median earnings of $37,000 a decade after enrollment sit below California's cost of living, so students should be intentional about using this as a transfer launchpad to a four-year school or pairing it with a high-demand vocational program rather than treating it as a final destination.

Founded
1919

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,506
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,246
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,000
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino65%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,410 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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