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Gavilan College, Gilroy
| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.gavilan.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $1,242 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $6,234 |
| Retention Rate: | 69% |
| Enrollment: | 10,795 |
| Year Established: | 1919 |
About Gavilan College, Gilroy
Gavilan College in Gilroy, California, is a community college that offers educational and career opportunities to residents of the central California region. Gavilan’s numerous financial aid and tuition assistance programs make getting an education as affordable as possible. Gavilan’s academic associate’s degrees are designed for four-year transfer. Associate’s degree majors include:
- Engineering
- Media Arts
- Music
- Psychology
Gavilan also offers career-oriented certifications, which prepare students to work in such professions as:
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Computer Science and Information
- Cosmetology
- Nursing
Additional programs include distance education options and continuing education classes.
Gavilan’s student services are comprehensive and include:
- Career counseling
- Disability services
- Puente
- Tutoring
- Writing assistance
Gavilan also participates in the TRIO program, which gives disadvantaged students the extra support they need to get an education.
Additional services include comprehensive financial aid programs. Gavilan offers tuition waivers to qualifying, low-income students and awards loans and grants to students who qualify. Gavilan offers numerous scholarships, as well. Criteria for scholarships include academic performance, intended major or cultural background.
Admission is open to anyone with a high school diploma or GED. New students must submit transcripts or GED scores and take a placement exam.
Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 3.5 of 5 Stars 3 Reviews
67% of students gave Gavilan College, Gilroy 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Nicole Yost Student at This School - Grad Year 2014
I am a transfer student from Monterey Peninsula college and I was impressed with the academic work flow of Gavilan College. It's located in the hills and the campus layout is simple and scenic.
Gavilan College, Gilroy Map & Location
Gavilan College, Gilroy
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA 95020
Getting Around Gavilan College, Gilroy
Walkability
Fair walkability. You could have a car for this area, but walking is possible.
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Seasonal average temperatures for Gilroy, CA
Students
| Total Students | 10,795 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 40%
- African American: 5%
- Caucasian: 36%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 12%
| Latino | 40% |
|---|---|
| African American | 5% |
| Caucasian | 36% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 12% |
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