by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,494 undergraduates in 2020, Gavilan College is a small, public college located in Gilroy, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Gavilan College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Gavilan College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Gavilan College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Gavilan College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Gavilan College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Gavilan College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Gavilan College for Veterans Guide.
Gavilan College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Gavilan College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,494 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,538 (34.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,956 (65.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,538 | 2,956 | 4,494 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Gavilan College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Gavilan College #1632 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Gavilan College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Gavilan College Diversity Guide.
Gavilan College has a total of 140 student athletes, 117 men and 23 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $701,830 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $684,821 |
| Net | $17,009 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Gavilan College Athletics