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Gavilan College

Public Gilroy, CA · Rural · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
43%
Graduation Rate
$47,169
Earnings (10yr)
$6,542
Net Price
4,786
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Overview

Gavilan College serves 4,786 students in Gilroy, California, with a net price of just $6,542. This affordable education makes it accessible for many students seeking to improve their lives through higher learning.

According to the latest data from Chetty/Opportunity Insights, the school has a graduation rate of 43%. While specific mobility metrics are not available, this figure suggests that nearly half of the students who enroll successfully complete their programs, which is a critical factor for long-term career success and upward mobility.

Students who thrive at Gavilan College tend to pursue programs in Humanities, Health Professions, Criminal Justice, Business & Marketing, and Mechanic & Repair Tech. Graduates earn an average of $47,169 within ten years of completing their studies. This combination of low cost and reasonable post-graduation earnings makes Gavilan College a strong option for students focused on building a stable future.

Rankings

How Gavilan Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation43%Earnings 10yr$47KNet Price$7KRetention69%Pell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$11K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1151.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1541.9%MOBILITY177.47%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,508
In-State Tuition
$12,249
Out-of-State
$6,542
Avg Net Price
24%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$5,507
Family Income $0–$30K
$5,759
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,716
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,091
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,804
6 Years After Entry
$40,875
8 Years
$47,169
10 Years
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,804 6yr $40,875 8yr $47,169 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

177.47%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1541.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1151.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$80,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.30
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.97
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 23%
Faculty Salary (mo) $11,650
Diversity Index 0.52
First-Gen Students 56%

Top Programs

Humanities 34%
Health Professions 14%
Criminal Justice 7%
Business & Marketing 7%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 4%
Psychology 4%
Communications 3%
Computer Science & IT 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
61%
White
19%
Hispanic
66%
Black
3%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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