Gavilan College
About
Gavilan College is a community college located in Gilroy, California, and is part of the California Community Colleges system. It offers a range of programs including liberal arts, vocational training, and community education, prioritizing a personalized educational experience. The college serves a diverse student body and focuses on workforce development, transfer opportunities, and lifelong learning.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs at Gavilan College
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Gavilan College vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Gavilan College selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectGavilan College | 42% | — | 6,083 | $2,244 | Community College |
Atlantic Cape Community College | — | — | 4,052 | $8,502 | Community College |
Black River Technical College | — | — | 1,705 | $6,053 | Community College |
Carl Albert State College | — | — | 1,851 | $6,855 | Community College |
Cleveland State Community College | — | 100.0% | 3,282 | $6,183 | Community College |
Coffeyville Community College | — | — | 1,466 | $5,481 | Community College |
Columbia College | — | — | 2,828 | $15,468 | Community College |
Copper Mountain Community College | — | — | 2,019 | $7,962 | Community College |
Crafton Hills College | — | — | 6,768 | $10,655 | Community College |
CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | — | — | 1,048 | $5,643 | Community College |
Dyersburg State Community College | — | — | 3,296 | $4,322 | Community College |
Eastern Oklahoma State College | — | — | 1,285 | $11,020 | Community College |
Fulton-Montgomery Community College | — | — | 1,865 | $7,803 | Community College |
Garden City Community College | — | — | 2,079 | $8,681 | Community College |
Garrett College | — | — | 679 | $6,396 | Community College |
Holyoke Community College | — | — | 4,200 | $6,860 | Community College |
Marion Military Institute | — | 97.0% | 332 | $10,137 | Community College |
Mineral Area College | — | — | 2,447 | $11,123 | Community College |
Murray State College | — | — | 2,949 | $15,071 | Community College |
Napa Valley College | — | — | 4,844 | $14,046 | Community College |
Orange County Community College | — | — | 5,704 | $7,442 | Community College |
Ozarka College | — | — | 1,069 | $4,396 | Community College |
Ranger College | — | — | 2,522 | $6,565 | Community College |
Roane State Community College | — | 99.6% | 5,002 | $6,017 | Community College |
Roanoke-Chowan Community College | — | — | 668 | $8,076 | Community College |
Roxbury Community College | — | — | 2,044 | $12,544 | Community College |
Seminole State College | — | — | 1,488 | $15,328 | Community College |
SUNY Adirondack | — | — | 2,576 | $10,363 | Community College |
Three Rivers College | — | — | 2,604 | $9,980 | Community College |
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | — | 100.0% | 2,248 | $11,718 | Community College |
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | — | — | 4,478 | $15,000 | Community College |
| Peer group median | 42% | 99.8% | 2,447 | $8,076 |
Gavilan College Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The Institutional Research and Planning Team at Gavilan College includes Hazel De Ausen, Ph.D., the Director, and offers a research request form for internal inquiries. The page provides links to data sources and program planning and review details.
Visit IR office page- Hazel De Ausen, Ph.D.Director of Institutional Research & Planning
Reports & documents (4)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionCommonly Used Data DefinitionsThis document from Gavilan College provides definitions for key institutional data terms such as student headcount, enrollment, full-time equivalents for both students and faculty, weekly contact hours, instructional efficiency, census week, and success, retention, and persistence rates. These metrics are important for assessing performance, productivity, funding, and overall quality within the academic environment.gavilan.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookGavilan College Factbook2009The Gavilan College Factbook provides a comprehensive overview of the college's academic and administrative performance for 2009. It includes data on student enrollment trends, demographic profiles, program outcomes, and success measures. The Factbook details financial allocations, faculty and staff compositions, and highlights key programs for student support, such as EOPS and MESA. Additionally, it discusses new initiatives like the Gilroy Early College Academy and STEM programs aimed at improving academic success. The Factbook is a tool for examining institutional data and trends over time, facilitating analysis and strategic planning.gavilan.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Plan FY 2025 - 2030Strategic planning at Gavilan College involves an active and cooperative process to determine the future direction of the institution. It is guided by the college's Vision, Mission, Values, and Student Learning Outcomes to ensure the viability of the institution and efficient use of resources. The strategic plan covers fiscal years 2025 to 2030, indicating a commitment to long-term planning.gavilan.edu
Notable alumni of Gavilan College (1)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Kris Koenig
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