Evergreen Valley College (EVC) is a public community college located in San Jose, California, founded in 1975 and serving nearly 9,000 students. Part of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District, EVC offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 70 programs covering business, computer science, engineering technology, health sciences, liberal arts, and the fine arts. Located in Silicon Valley, EVC provides unique access to technology industry internships and career opportunities, with strong transfer pathways to the University of California and California State University systems. The college's diverse student body reflects the cultural richness of the East San Jose community, with strong representation from Asian, Latino, and international student communities. EVC's International Student Program supports F-1 visa students from more than 30 countries with dedicated advising, orientation, and community programming throughout the academic year.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$12,840
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,718
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
