Gavilan College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,786 students.
About This School
Gavilan College is a public institution located in Gilroy, California with approximately 4,786 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,542 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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,786 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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