Gilroy, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Gavilan College (in-state) | $1,508 | — |
| CA average | $16,639 | -91% |
| National average | $18,082 | -92% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $1,508 | $6,032 |
| Out-of-state | $12,249 | $48,996 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Gavilan College ranks 115 by in-state tuition among the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 712% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Gavilan College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Feather River Community College District | $1,465 |
| Long Beach City College | $1,556 |
| College of Marin | $1,558 |
| Foothill College | $1,565 |
In-state tuition at Gavilan College is $1,508 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,249.
Gavilan College in-state tuition is 91% below the CA average of $16,639.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Gavilan College is 92% below that.
$1,508 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Gavilan College comes to about $6,032 for an in-state student and $48,996 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Gavilan College ranks 115 out of the 288 CA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.