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Evergreen Valley College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 78%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in San Jose, California, EVC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Evergreen Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Evergreen Valley College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EVC is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

EVC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,366

Cost of attendance at Evergreen Valley College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,286

Cost of attendance at Evergreen Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Evergreen Valley College received on average $5,242 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,242
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 273 42% $5,330 $1,455,205
Other Federal Grant 273 42% $5,613 $1,532,475
State Grant/Scholarships 496 76% $2,152 $1,067,365
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 2% $757 $10,600
Total Grant & Scholarships 498 76% $5,242 $2,610,440

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Evergreen Valley College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Evergreen Valley College students is 35.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.6%.

35.4%

  • asian 49.8% 169 students
  • African American 36.4% 4 students
  • white 37.5% 12 students
  • unknown 20.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 24.3% 107 students
  • International Students 18.8% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 54.2% 13 students

Service Offerings

Evergreen Valley College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Evergreen Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families