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University of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA · Private for-profit · Large city · Website

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Admission rate
51%
Average net price
$34,100
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings
$59,124
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Silicon Valley is a private for-profit college in San Jose, CA with 455 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $34,100 per year ($33,573 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,124 ten years after enrolling.

private for-profit college

Admissions

Admission rate
51%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
306
Fall 2023
Admitted
157
Fall 2023
Yield
35%
of admitted students enrolled

University of Silicon Valley had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What University of Silicon Valley looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$44,563
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$22,480

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$33,573
  • $30–48k$29,204
  • $48–75k$31,810
  • $75–110k$38,604
  • $110k+$42,129

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$59,124
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$31,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
455
Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Receive Pell grants
65%
  • White29%
  • Hispanic27%
  • Black12%
  • Asian17%

University of Silicon Valley FAQ

What is University of Silicon Valley's acceptance rate?+

University of Silicon Valley admits 51% of applicants.

Is University of Silicon Valley test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of Silicon Valley?+

In Fall 2023, 306 students applied to University of Silicon Valley and 157 were admitted; 55 enrolled.

Does University of Silicon Valley consider legacy status?+

No. University of Silicon Valley reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Silicon Valley require an essay?+

University of Silicon Valley reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Silicon Valley cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $44,563 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $34,100.

What is University of Silicon Valley's graduation rate?+

53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for University of Silicon Valley

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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