Evergreen Valley College is a public two-year college in San Jose, CA, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer paths with an urban campus setting, with about 7,688 undergraduates, typical net price of $12,414 after grants, first-year retention of 73.0%, about 40.6% of students graduating within three years, and median earnings of $39,807 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Evergreen Valley College

Tuition (in-state)
$1,366
Tuition (out-of-state)
$8,718
Total cost of attendance
$22,105
Average net price
$12,414
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
7,688
Graduation rate
40.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,807

Key rankings for Evergreen Valley College

Where Evergreen Valley College ranks among two-year colleges nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#462 of 667

Net Price

#123 of 651

Earnings

#126 of 630

Retention

#235 of 635

Graduation

#417 of 550

Debt

What stands out at Evergreen Valley College

Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, CA is a two-year college.

  • Large city
  • 7,688 undergraduates
Average net price$12,414
Pell Grant recipient share22.4%
Graduation rate40.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$39,807
First-year retention73.0%

Both average net price after aid and six-year earnings register above national medians for similar schools, consistent with a higher cost that is paired with stronger early-career pay in this data.

First-year retention and graduation both track at or above national benchmarks for similar schools, suggesting relatively steady progress for students who start here.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Evergreen Valley College

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$12,414
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$39,807

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
73.0%
Graduation rate (within 3 years)
40.6%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
22.4%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$22,105
Listed tuition (in-state)$1,366
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$8,718
Average net price (after aid)$12,414

In-state tuition is below the national median of $5,040 for similar two-year colleges, while out-of-state tuition is below the national median of $9,866.

Average net price by family income

Average net price by family income for full-time, first-time undergraduates.

$0–$30k$11,410
$30k–$48k$10,576
$48k–$75k$14,670
$75k–$110k$17,607
$110k+$19,104

How Evergreen Valley College compares

Figures are for two-year colleges. State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Far West (region 8).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$12,414
State (CA)$8,366
Region$8,522
National$9,023

Earnings, 6 years

This school$39,807
State (CA)$34,496
Region$34,664
National$34,495

Retention

This school73.0%
State (CA)70.5%
Region67.3%
National64.2%

Graduation

This school40.6%
State (CA)39.3%
Region37.4%
National35.6%

Median debt

This school$13,219
State (CA)$10,104
Region$10,500
National$11,000

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (CA) Region Nation
Net price$12,414Above national median$8,366$8,522$9,023
Earnings, 6 years$39,807Above national median$34,496$34,664$34,495
Retention73.0%Above national median70.5%67.3%64.2%
Graduation40.6%Above national median39.3%37.4%35.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported82.8%*92.5%*82.8%
Pell share22.4%Below national median25.3%26.2%31.7%
Median debt$13,219Above national median$10,104$10,500$11,000
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

* Fewer than 10 similar schools in that slice. Treat as a rough guide.

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Evergreen Valley College

Campus settingLarge city
Official websitehttps://www.evc.edu/
Student–faculty ratio27:1
Full-time faculty35.9%
Avg monthly faculty salary$16,711

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women52.1%
Men47.9%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic / Latino45.2%
White11.2%
Asian33.7%
Two or more races3.4%
International students0.7%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Valley College

Common questions about Evergreen Valley College, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Evergreen Valley College located?

Evergreen Valley College is located in San Jose, CA. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Evergreen Valley College?

Evergreen Valley College is a public two-year college. Best Universities compares it with similar community colleges for ranking and benchmark purposes.

How much does it cost to attend Evergreen Valley College (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $1,366 for in-state students and $8,718 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $12,414. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Evergreen Valley College's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Evergreen Valley College. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Evergreen Valley College's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,688. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Evergreen Valley College?

Median earnings six years after entry at Evergreen Valley College are roughly $39,807. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 40.6% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Evergreen Valley College?

Among similar schools nationwide, Evergreen Valley College stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#462 of 667); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#123 of 651); First-year retention (#126 of 630); Graduation rate (#235 of 635); Median loan debt (#417 of 550). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Evergreen Valley College?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Evergreen Valley College’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Evergreen Valley College
FieldValue
InstitutionEvergreen Valley College
Official websitehttps://www.evc.edu/
City, stateSan Jose, CA
School typeTwo-year college
Undergraduate enrollment7,688
Listed tuition (in-state)$1,366
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$8,718
Listed tuition (generic)$1,366
Total cost of attendance$22,105
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$12,414
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$39,807
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$45,344
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$53,077
Median loan debt$13,219
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention73.0%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)40.6%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share22.4%
Share with federal loans0.3%
Part-time enrollment share74.8%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio27
Avg monthly faculty salary$16,711
Full-time faculty share35.9%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women52.1%
Share of undergraduates, men47.9%
Share of undergraduates, Black2.8%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic45.2%
Share of undergraduates, White11.2%
Share of undergraduates, Asian33.7%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races3.4%
Share of undergraduates, international0.7%
Net price, family income $0–30k$11,410
Net price, family income $30–48k$10,576
Net price, family income $48–75k$14,670
Net price, family income $75–110k$17,607
Net price, family income $110k+$19,104

Sources for Evergreen Valley College

Figures from the same school data Best Universities uses for rankings. Shortlist with them, then verify on the college’s official site.