Evergreen Valley College is a public 2-year college in San Jose, California with 7,688 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $9,375 a year after grants and graduates 44% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Evergreen Valley College acceptance rate and admissions
Evergreen Valley College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Evergreen Valley College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $1,366 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,350 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $19,632 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,375 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $9,375 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,257 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Evergreen Valley College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Evergreen Valley College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 44% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $55,874 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
Trade and career programs at Evergreen Valley College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 35 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,688 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 27 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Evergreen Valley College?
No. Evergreen Valley College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Evergreen Valley College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $1,366 for in-state students and $10,350 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $9,375 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Evergreen Valley College?
44% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Evergreen Valley College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $55,874 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.