Gavilan is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Gilroy, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Gavilan earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts and beauty and cosmetology.

Gavilan Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Gavilan offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Gavilan are higher than most.

Student Enrollment

The school, in 2007, had 6,049 students (3,284 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at Gavilan.

Gavilan Tuition and Affordability

Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."