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Home > California Colleges > Gilroy Colleges > Gavilan College

Gavilan College

  • 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
  • Gilroy, CA 95020
  • OPEID College Code: 00120200
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  • General Phone: (408) 848-4800
  • President/Superintendent: Steve Kinsella
  • Website: www.gavilan.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 6,049
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • In an environment that nurtures creativity and intellectual curiosity, Gavilan College serves the community by providing a high quality learning experience which prepares students for transfer, technical and public service careers, life-long learning, and participation in a diverse global society.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Two-Year
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 43%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving4%24%43%2%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,445$2,955$929$1,963
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)13.5%15.2%9.4%
Number in Default1095
Number in Repayment745953
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$676$676$674
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,852$4,852$4,682
Books and Supplies$1,332$1,332$1,287
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,522$9,522$9,117
Other Expenses$3,294$3,294$3,186
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,258$3,294$3,177
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$2,008$2,008$1,961
Out of State$6,184$6,184$5,969
Off Campus
In-State$14,824$14,824$14,264
Out of State$19,000$19,000$18,272
Off Campus with Family
In-State$5,266$5,266$5,138
Out of State$9,442$9,442$9,146
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences-1
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting17
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science12
Business Administration and Management-1
Business, Commerce28
Real Estate--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations--
 
Communication Technology
Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design--
 
Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media--
Media Studies--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Graphics--
Computer Programming42
Computer Science--
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-1
Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications2-
System Administration--
Web and Digital Design--
 
Education
Special Education and Teaching--
Teacher Assistant and Aide--
 
Engineering
Engineering--
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology-2
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other-1
Speech and Rhetorical Studies-1
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development713
Family Systems--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-4
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology--
Health Preparatory Programs, Other-11
Home Health Aide--
Licensed Practical Nurse Training1821
Medical Administration--
Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant--
Nursing2121
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanities, Humanistic Studies-1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-143
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology2-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology261
 
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education--
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections--
Criminal Justice, Police Science414
 
Social Sciences
Social Sciences-5
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies-3
Cinematography and Film, Video Production--
Drama and Theatre Arts--
Music--
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology--
Visual and Performing Arts--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,049
  • Undergraduate: 6,049
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 2,697 Female: 3,352
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 2,697 Female: 3,352
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,886 Part-Time: 4,163
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,886 Part-Time: 4,163
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien40.07%
American Indian470.8%
Black1362%
Asian3716%
Hispanic2,40540%
White2,48641%
Unknown60010%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182334%
Ages 18-191,18320%
Ages 20-2180113%
Ages 22-2465111%
Ages 25-2968311%
Ages 30-345349%
Ages 35-395179%
Ages 40-4986114%
Ages 50-654998%
Age Over 65871%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees372194178
Faculty Status22783144
Tenured Faculty6767-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service22783144
Primarily Instruction22783144
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals99-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1087434
Clerical And Secretarial19136
Skilled Crafts77-
Service and/or Maintenance871
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,571 (83)$82,331 (35)$82,746 (48)
Instructor$82,571 (83)$82,331 (35)$82,746 (48)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,571 (83)$82,331 (35)$82,746 (48)
Instructor$82,571 (83)$82,331 (35)$82,746 (48)
Overall Athletic Team Information
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
     
    Participants
    All Athletes14812127
    Unduplicated Athletes14311825
    Baseball2222-
    Basketball1313-
    Football6060-
    Soccer2626-
    Softball13-13
    Volleyball14-14
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$5,374$5,374
    Assistant Coaches-$2,665$2,665
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches22166
    Baseball33-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches22-
    Basketball11-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches---
    Football99-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches88-
    Soccer33-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches22-
    Softball3-3
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches2-2
    Volleyball3-3
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches2-2
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 34%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students23%
     
    By Gender
    Male18%
    Female26%
     
    By Race
    American Indian40%
    Black31%
    Asian25%
    Hispanic18%
    White27%
    Unknown13%
    Crime Statistics
     2006-072005-06
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Aggravated Assault1-
    Burglary16
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