Evergreen Valley College
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
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
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%
LowDefault 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
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
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
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
Popular Programs
Top 6Business 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.
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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.