by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Gavilan College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Gavilan College came in at $1,508 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $12,249. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $64 in-state and $64 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,444 | $12,185 |
| Fees | $64 | $64 |
| Total | $1,508 | $12,249 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Gavilan College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Gavilan College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Gavilan College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Gavilan College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Gavilan College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,152 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,176 |
| One Year Ago | $1,444 | $12,184 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,444 | $12,185 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Gavilan College has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 0.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $12,250 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 9.76%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,655. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 23.18%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $15,088.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,655 | $15,088 |
| In 2 Years | $1,816 | $18,585 |
| In 3 Years | $1,993 | $22,893 |
| In 4 Years | $2,187 | $28,200 |
| In 5 Years | $2,400 | $34,737 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $84,766, compared with about $7,651 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Gavilan College, visit the Gavilan College Financial Aid page.
