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CET Gilroy

Overview of CET Gilroy

The campus of CET is in Gilroy, CA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at CET include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in transportation and construction trades.

CET Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes CET an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, CET had 153 students enrolled (153 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. Many of the students at CET are in their forties, or even older. A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of CET, an economic and community development corporation, is to promote human development and education by providing people with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting CET

CET Gilroy
7800 Arroyo Cir
Gilroy, CA 95020
General Phone: (408) 287-7924

CET Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades54property management
Transportation48truck and bus driver
Medical Administration19medical secretary
Business And Management14accounting

Number of programs and degrees for CET in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years682
Award of less than 1 academic year672

CET Student Body

In 2007, CET had a total enrollment of 153 students (153 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White5%
Black1%
Hispanic93%
Asian0%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-197%
20-2110%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-3913%
40-4920%
50-6414%
65+1%

CET Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time89 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating88%

CET Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Gilroy, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

CET Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
CET participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2332808)

CET Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

CET Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets CET Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%CET % of degrees in construction trades
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%CET % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%CET Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%CET Minority % of student body
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%CET % of degrees in transportation
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education

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