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Gavilan College: Courses, Admission, Cost

About Gavilan College

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Year of establishment
1919
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Scholarships granted
2046
Scholarship amount granted
INR 8 million
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Total faculty
72
Faculty/Student ratio
21
Total criminal offences
3
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Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Gavilan College?
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Gavilan College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognised by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This ensures quality education and its credibility in other countries. It is an affordable choice with living expenses being $22,086. Niche ranked the college #295 of 755 in Best Community Colleges in America and #196 of 377 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America. 

Q:   What is Gavilan College known for?
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Gavilan College is well-known for its distinctive aviation program, wide range of academic programs, dedication to student achievement, affordability, and close relationships to the community. According to Niche Gavilan College is ranked #295 of 755 in Best Community Colleges in America and #196 of 377 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America. Popular courses at the college are Aviation technology, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing. Some of the popular alumni of Gavilan College are Jeff Garcia, former American Footballer, Kris Koenig- an award-winning American film producer and Luis Angel Alejo-American politician. 

Q:   Will my campus life be better at Gavilan College than staying off-campus?
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There are no residential facilities on the campus of Gavilan College. Nonetheless, there are flats in the neighborhood that cost $1000 or more a month. Buses and commuter trains provide public transit to and from the university and the Bay Area. Food and housing expenses are estimated to be $22,086 and transportation expenses to be $1,962.

Gavilan College Rankings

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Q:   What is the global rank of Gavilan College?
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Gavilan College does not have a global ranking. However, according to Niche it is ranked #295 of 755 in Best Community Colleges in America and #196 of 377 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America. Environmental College ranked Gavilan College environmental programme #984 out of 1367 schools in USA and #73 Environmental School in California.

 

Gavilan College Admission 2026

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    Q:   Is it hard to get admission to Gavilan College?
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    Getting admission into Gavilan College is not difficult. The college has an open admission policy where it accepts all studnets with minimum requirements. Students need to have high school Diploma and Gavilan College has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students. International students are required to submit English proficiency test scores. 

    Q:   Is Gavilan College good for international students?
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    Gavilon College is a fair choice for international students. It is an affordable choice with living expenses being $22,086. Niche ranked the college #295 of 755 in Best Community Colleges in America and #196 of 377 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America. The college has an acceptance rate of 100% which makes it more accessible to students worldwide. Popular courses at the college are Aviation technology, Business, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing.

    Q:   What is the acceptance rate of Gavilan College?
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    Gavilan College has a 100% acceptance rate. This indicates that every applicant who satisfies the college's minimal admission requirements is admitted. A wide variety of students can enroll at Gavilan College because of its open admissions policy.

    Q:   What is the application process at Gavilan College?
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    Gavilan College's application procedure for international students is as follows-

    Complete the International Admissions Application and pay a fee of $100. 

      Submit the required documents-

    • Statement of Financial Support and bank statements reflecting enough funds to cover the college fees.
    • English proficiency test scores.
    • Official transcripts of records from college and high school.
    • Small photograph.

    Student who are eligible will be notified via mail. 

    An acceptance letter and I-20 will be sent to you with instructions on applying for the F-1 visa. 

    Gavilan College Placements

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    Q:   What are the job opportunities after doing Associate Degree in Nursing from Gavilan College?
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    The ADN programme at Galivan College is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The expected associates degree in nursing salary for new graduates who are just entering the workforce is roughly $56,180 a year, which equals $27.01 an hour or $4,680 a month for full-time Registered Nurses. Following are some job roles and estimated salaries for ADN graduates:

    Registered Nurse (RN)$52k - $98k
    Director, Nursing$69k - $117k
    Nurse Case Manager$64k - $95k
    Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)$65k - $95k
    Clinical Nurse Manager$63k - $107k
    Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)$60k - $84k
    Nursing Manager$66k - $113k
     

    Gavilan College Fees

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
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    INR 6 L - 13 LGet Fee Details
    Duration6 months-2 years
    Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 & Above
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    Q:   How expensive is it to study at Gavilan College?
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    Gavilan College is a public community college with relatively affordable tuition cost. The tuition fee for California residents is  $46 per unit and for non-residents is $359 per unit. An estimated cost of attendance is outlined below-

    Tuition & Fees$12,185 (INR 10,28,319)
    Books & Supplies$1,062  (INR 89,624)
    Housing & Food$22,086 (INR 18,63,887)
    Transportation$1,962  (INR 1,65,577)
    Personal$4,968  (INR 419,260)
    Total$42,262 (INR 35,66,585)
    Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by Gavilan College?
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    Gavilan College accepts Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. 

    • A minimum of 550 on the paper based test.
    • A minimum of 213 on the computer-based test.
    • A minimum of 79 on the Internet-based test is required.
    Q:   Is Gavilan College affordable than Cabrillo College?
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    Gavilan College is slightly cheaper than Cabrillo College. The tuition fee at Cabrillo College for an international student is $406 per unit and that of Gavilan College is $359 per unit. The tuition cost is a little higher at Cabrillo College. Below is a comparison of the two universities' other costs:

    CostsGavilan CollegeCabrillo College
    Books & Supplies$1,062   $2,250
    Housing & Food$22,086 $25,281
    Transportation$1,962   $2,610
    Personal$4,968   $4,968







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    25 and over

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    Population of City1,27,000

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