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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:   What do student reviews say about Gavilan College?
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Students have mixed reviews about Gavilan College. Positive reviews show that students appreciate the clubs at college. Some reviews mention that the college is rich in history, with many diverse students coming together to work with one another. Students like that the college offers internship opportunities to its students. Students enjoy the extracurricular activities that helped them grow both personally and socially. 

A few negative reviews mentioned dissatisfaction with the counseling office. 

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. 

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 2025

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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 are the application deadlines for Indian students at Gavilan College?
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    Application deadlines at Gavilan College for out of country applicants are-

    Fall Semester:                     begins mid-August and ends in mid-DecemberMay 15th
    Spring Semester:                begins mid-January and ends in late MaySeptember 15th
    Summer session:                begins mid-June and ends in late JulyMarch 15th 

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    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:   What is the application fee of Gavilan College?
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    Gavilan College does not charge application fee to US residents but international students required to pay a non-refundable, one time application fee of $100 (INR 8,439). 

    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:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Gavilan College?
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    The tuition fee for international students at Gavilan College is $359 per unit. The estimated tuition fee for 9 months for an international student is $12,185 (INR 10,28,319). The estimated cost of books and supplies is $1,062  (INR 89,624). Students are advised to budget around $4,968 (INR 419,260) for miscellaneous expenses. 







    Gavilan College
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    Hispanic

    61%

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    28%

    Asian

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    100%

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    24 and under

    60%

    25 and over

    39%

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    Overall Graduation Rate

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    The Gavilan College Registered Nursing programme provides students with opportunities for learning at the college and local hospitals.At Gavilan College, you can prepare to transfer to a university, get training in a skilled career, build your academic skills or attain needed classes for career adva

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    Part-time jobs aren't strictly necessary for students at Gavilan College, if there is no financial problems, but part time jobs aren't that much easy to do while maintaining academic standards. The benefits of part-time jobs include earning money, developing time management skills, gaining work expe

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    Yes, an average Indian student can get the admission in gavilan college.The Gavilan acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Service Preparatory Studies, and Police and Criminal Science. While the academic requirements might be relatively low, Indian studen

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    The Gavilan Scholarship Program is here to assist you in reaching your educational goals. Part-time and full-time student scholarships are available at Gavilan College for most academic majors. Scholarships are awards of money for college expenses that you do not need to repay. All continuing Gavila

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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. 

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    University CitySanta Clara, California, USA
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    Population of City1,27,000

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    5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
    Gilroy, CA 95020

    Santa Clara ( California)

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