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The campus of Evergreen Valley College is in San Jose, California, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Evergreen Valley College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Evergreen Valley College is known for its programs in business and management.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Evergreen Valley College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Evergreen Valley College had 9,699 students enrolled (4,903 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Evergreen Valley College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Evergreen Valley College
3095 Yerba Buena Rd
San Jose, CA 95135-1598
General Phone: (408) 274-7900
Admissions Phone: (408) 270-6441
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 270-6460
http://www.evc.edu
Evergreen Valley College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | liberal arts and sciences, English, speech and rhetoric |
| Business And Management | 104 | business management, accounting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and police |
| Therapy And Counseling | 26 | psychology |
| Law | 22 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | drafting, engineering technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 8 | medical assistant, audiology and speech pathology |
| Science | 5 | chemistry, biology |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 2 | sculpture, metal and jewelry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | drawing |
Number of programs and degrees for Evergreen Valley College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 401 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 77 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Evergreen Valley College had a total enrollment of 9,699 students (4,903 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 34% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 270-6441
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 766 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,496 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Evergreen Valley College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1245200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 270-6460
Evergreen Valley College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 53 | $71,543 | 53 | $67,708 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $71,543 | 53 | $67,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Evergreen Valley College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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