Evergreen Valley College
Tel:
(408)274-7900
- With student learning as its primary focus, Evergreen Valley College’s mission is to empower students to expand their human potential and to succeed in a global, multicultural society. The College provides access to comprehensive and flexible post-secondary education to prepare students of all ages and backgrounds for balanced and productive lives and to improve the workforce and quality of life in our community.
School Highlights
- Evergreen Valley College serves 9,133 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Evergreen Valley College is one of 8 community colleges within Santa Clara County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Evergreen Valley College is Carrington College-San Jose (4.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Evergreen Valley College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 204 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
| Evergreen Valley College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 204 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 9,133 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,737 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6,396 students | 5,903 students |
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| % Asian | 42% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 38% | 37% |
| % Black | 3% | 7% |
| % White | 9% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.73 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 24% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,000 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Evergreen Valley College (EVC) is an established energetic institution located on a picturesque 175 acre site in the eastern foothills of San Jose. Planning for the college began on July 1, 1964, when the San Jose/ Evergreen Community College District officially became an independent college district. By November 16, the Board of Trustees had approved an outline for a comprehensive study to develop a master plan for the District. Citizens' advisory committees were formed to assess the educational needs of the District. The Learning Resource Center, which opened in Fall 1979, houses the Library, Media Services, Counseling Services, Transfer/Career Center, Disabled Student Services, Testing Center, Student Health Services, Financial Aid and Apple Computer Laboratory. In addition, the Learning Resource Center includes Montgomery Hall, a 250 seat multipurpose facility available for instruction and Community Service activities. Like other California public community colleges, Evergreen Valley College is a tax-supported college and has comprehensive curricular offerings through day, evening, and weekend classes. Evergreen Valley College joins San Jose City College in serving residents of the 303 square mile San Jose/ Evergreen Community College District. The District includes the areas served by Milpitas and San Jose Unified School Districts, together with the Eastside Union High School District. Residents who are high school graduates, or at least 18 years of age, may attend either college, as there are no attendance boundaries within the District.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Evergreen Valley College is Carrington College-San Jose (4.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Carrington College-San JosePrivate, for profit805 students | 4.60 Mi6201 San Ignacio Ave.
San Jose, CA 95119
(408)960-0162 4.60805 - San Jose City CollegePublic9,072 students | 9.20 Mi2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
(408)298-2181 9.209,072 - Mission CollegePublic8,435 students | 13.60 Mi3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408)988-2200 13.608,435 - West Valley CollegePublic9,062 students | 14.10 Mi14000 Fruitvale Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408)867-2200 14.109,062 - Wyotech-FremontPrivate, for profit805 students | 14.60 Mi200 Whitney Place
Fremont, CA 94539
(800)248-8585 14.60805
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