Gavilan College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,444

30.8% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,607

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

4.82%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,484

31.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.9%

176 Graduates

About

Gavilan College is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Gavilan College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (310 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (17 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (13 degrees).

In 2023, 1,120 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gavilan College. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (479 degrees), 1.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (325 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gavilan College is $1,444, which is $−6,809 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gavilan College was 4.82%, corresponding to 4 out of the 83 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gavilan College is $1,444, which is $6,809 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,607.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Gavilan College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,444

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gavilan College was $1,444. The cost of tuition at Gavilan College is $−6,809 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gavilan College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,607

2023 Value

48.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gavilan College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,607. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gavilan College grew by 48.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gavilan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gavilan College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 17.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 41.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gavilan College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45% of undergraduate students at Gavilan College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gavilan College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.82%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gavilan College was 4.82%, which represents 4 out of the 83 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Gavilan College had a total enrollment of 5,484 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gavilan College is 1,724 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,760. This means that 31.4% of students enrolled at Gavilan College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gavilan College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% White, 5.67% Asian, 4.03% Two or More Races, 1.97% Black or African American, 0.346% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.219% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Gavilan College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.8%) and White Male (9.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gavilan College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,484 students. The full-time enrollment at Gavilan College is 1,724 and the part-time enrollment is 3,760. This means that 31.4% of students enrolled at Gavilan College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gavilan College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gavilan College was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Gavilan College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gavilan College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,499 enrolled students
White
1,146 enrolled students
Asian
311 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gavilan College is 63.8% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% White, 5.67% Asian, 4.03% Two or More Races, 1.97% Black or African American, 0.346% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.219% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 165 students (3.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 260 more women than men received degrees from Gavilan College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gavilan College is hispanic or latino (479 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (325 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Gavilan College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (310 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (17 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gavilan College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), and Protective Services (80 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gavilan College are Elementary & middle school teachers (138,490 people), Police officers (137,141 people), Other managers (102,570 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (59,590 people), and Secondary school teachers (57,496 people).

The most specialized majors at Gavilan College in 2023 are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), Protective Services (80 degrees), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), and Human Sciences (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gavilan College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Gavilan College are Language & Linguistics (25 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (388 degrees), Protective Services (80 degrees), Communication Technologies (8 degrees), and Human Sciences (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gavilan College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (320,047 people), Elementary & secondary schools (237,035 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (103,459 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (69,173 people), and Legal services (61,290 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gavilan College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Health Preparatory Programs
86 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
77 degrees awarded
General Psychology
53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Gavilan College was Other Health Preparatory Programs with 86 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Gavilan College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

430

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

690

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 430 degrees were awarded to men at Gavilan College, which is 0.623 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (690).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gavilan College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 151 degrees were awarded to men at Gavilan College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.64 times less than the 236 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 236 degrees were awarded to men at Gavilan College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 151 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Gavilan College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gavilan College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
479 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
325 degrees awarded
White
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gavilan College is hispanic or latino (479 degrees awarded). There were 1.47 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (325 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
301 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
212 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
178 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gavilan College is hispanic or latino female (301 degrees awarded). There were 1.42 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races female (212 degrees).

Operations

Gavilan College employs 77 Instructors. Most academics at Gavilan College are Female Instructor (43), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gavilan College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Management, with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.33M - Federal
$11M - State
$594k - Local

As of 2023, Gavilan College received $3.33M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $11M from state grants and contracts, and $594k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$27.1M

2023 Salaries

3.76%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Gavilan College paid a median of $27.1M in salaries, a 3.76% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.341% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.49% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gavilan College paid a total of $9M to 77 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gavilan College was Instructor with 77 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gavilan College were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Management with 26 employees, and Service with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gavilan College was Female Instructor with 43 employees, and Male Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gavilan College.

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