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Evergreen Valley College

Community CollegeCity: Large

About Evergreen Valley College

Overview, location, and what makes it stand out

Evergreen Valley College teaches on the east side of San Jose, in the middle of Silicon Valley. Business, psychology and economics are its largest programs, and most of its students are working toward a transfer.

Founded

1975

Location

San Jose, California

Students

7,688

Institution

Community College

Known For

BusinessPsychologyEconomics

Key Stats

A quick snapshot of what matters most

Acceptance Rate

Open

Admits all qualified applicants

Graduation Rate

40.6%

Below national average

In-State Tuition

$1,366

Out-of-state: $8,718

Avg Net Price

$12,414

After financial aid

SAT Average

Not required

No test scores requested

Median Earnings

$53,077

10 years after enrollment

Admissions

How competitive is getting in?

Selectivity

Open Admission

Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate

How to Apply

Test Policy

No test needed

Application Fee

Free

Early

N/A

Deadline

Rolling

Academics

How strong is the academic experience?

Student Success

Low GraduationHigh Graduation
40.6%

Below Average

40.6% complete their degree within three years

Retention

73%

Transfer Out

7%

Teaching Quality

27:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-Time

36%

$/Student

$10.5K

Class Size

Large

The 40.6% graduation rate is below average, but 73% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.

Tuition & Costs

What will you actually pay?

Tuition & Fees

$1,366

In-State

/

$8,718

Out-of-State

Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals

Room & Board

No on-campus housing

Books & Supplies

$2,727

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,105

After Financial Aid

$12,414

Average Net Price

Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships

Net Price (family income <$30K)

$11,410

Receive Grants

22.4%

Take Loans

0.3%

Tuition is $1,366/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $12,414.

Financial Aid

Who gets aid and what happens after

Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Evergreen Valley College fund their education.

While in School

22.4%

Get Grants

Free money

0.3%

Take Loans

Must repay

$15,200

Median Family Income

After Graduation

$13,219

Median Debt at Graduation

Total federal loan balance when students graduate

$140/mo

Monthly Payment

0%

Low

Default Rate

The median debt is just $13,219, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.

Student Body

Diversity, gender, and enrollment

From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Evergreen Valley College.

Gender

52.1%

Female

/

48%

Male

Female to Male Ratio

Race & Ethnicity

45.2%
33.7%
11.2%
3.4%
2.8%
0.7%
Hispanic
Asian
White
Multiracial
Black
International

Enrollment

7,688

Undergraduate Students

Student Profile

N/A

Graduates

63.7%

First-Gen

26 yrs

Avg Age

34.9%

Age 25+

With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 63.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.

Campus Life

What it's like to be a student here

Campus Setting

RuralCity
City: Large

City: Large

Campus Quick Facts

7,688

Students

community

Institution

Medium

Campus Size

N/A

Classification

What This College Offers

Semester calendar

Study Abroad

No

AP Credit

Yes

Teacher Cert

No

ROTC

No

Evening College

No

Online Programs

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Career Counseling

Yes

Sports & Athletics

How seriously this college takes sport

Evergreen Valley College fields 1 varsity team with 49 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.

Division

CCCAA

California Community College Athletic Association

Conference

Not reported

Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams

Varsity Sports

1

Biggest: Soccer

Student Athletes

49

1% of the student body

Athletes by Gender

65% / 35%

32

Men

/

17

Women

1

Men's Teams

1

Women's Teams

Biggest Teams

MenWomen
49
Soccer

After Graduation

What can you earn with this degree?

How much do graduates of Evergreen Valley Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.

Earnings Trajectory

$53,077

Median Earnings · 10 Years After

$40K
6yr
$36K
8yr
$53K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$68K

129 grads

4yr Earnings

Psychology, General

$45K

105 grads

4yr Earnings

Economics

84 grads

Special Education and Teaching

83 grads

Biological and Physical Sciences

77 grads

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$83K

65 grads

1yr Earnings

Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $53K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Evergreen Valley College

How much does Evergreen Valley College cost?
Tuition at Evergreen Valley College is $1,366 for in-state students and $8,718 for out-of-state students. Tuition is $1,366/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $12,414.
What is the graduation rate at Evergreen Valley College?
Evergreen Valley College has a graduation rate of 40.6%. The 40.6% graduation rate is below average, but 73% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
How much do Evergreen Valley College graduates earn?
The median earnings for Evergreen Valley College graduates is $53,077 ten years after enrollment. Graduates earn about $40K six years out, growing to $53K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.