The campus of Evergreen Valley College is in San Jose, CA, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Evergreen Valley College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The school has a tighter focus on specific Course Topics than most colleges its size. Evergreen Valley College is known for its programs in business and management and liberal arts.

Evergreen Valley College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

Evergreen Valley College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Evergreen Valley College had 8,707 students enrolled (4,719 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.

Evergreen Valley College Tuition and Affordability

Evergreen Valley College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"With student learning as its primary focus, Evergreen Valley Colleges mission is to empower students to expand their human potential and to succeed in a global, multicultural society. The College provides access to comprehensive and flexible post-secondary education to prepare students of all ages and backgrounds for balanced and productive lives and to improve the workforce and quality of life in our community. Evergreen Valley College meets its mission through a wide spectrum of educational experiences, flexible methodologies, and support services for studentsù Educational experiences: learning for vocational certificates, technology and career training; for economic development; for lower-division general education, major, and transfer requirements for a four-year college or university; for Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees; and for life-long learning. Flexible methodologies: learning through civic engagement, service learning and learning communities; through distance education; and through traditional on-campus, off-campus, non-credit, and community-education courses. Support services for students: learning of basic skills, English as a Second Language, and technology; and with programs to support students academically, personally, economically, socially, and culturally. This mission is, and shall remain, in accordance with all legislation enacted by the State of California and the policies of the San Jose/Evergreen Community College Districts Board of Trustees. Adopted by the College Council on December 13, 2004 Adopted by the Governing Board on February 8, 2005"