University of Silicon Valley
The University of Silicon Valley (USV) is a private for-profit university university in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. Founded in 1887 as Cogswell Technical School, and later known as Cogswell Polytechnical College. It was the first technical training institution in the Western United States and one of only two private universities, along with Stanford University, that were originally guaranteed a tax exemption in the California Constitution. USV is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Programs at USV range from digital media to engineering, with an emphasis on digital animation, audio and music production, and video game design.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 51%
- Average net price: $27,815
- Undergraduate enrollment: 598
- Graduation rate (150%): 29%
- Graduation rate (200%): 45%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 52%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $51,017
- Median earnings (8 years): $43,709
- Median earnings (6 years): $39,802
- Control: Private for-profit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Trimester
- City: San Jose, CA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at University of Silicon Valley include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Game and Interactive Media Design, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,968 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
- Game and Interactive Media Design (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $33,596 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (10 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,659 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
- Music Technology (9 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,360 4 years after graduation
- Business Administration and Management (7 bachelor's)
- Computer Programming (5 bachelor's) · median earnings $67,659 4 years after graduation · median debt $31,000
Degree mix: Business 54%, Computer Science 46%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
University of Silicon Valley students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $28,028 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $28,028
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $26,638
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $27,593
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $36,361
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $34,376
- In-state tuition and fees: $22,480
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $22,480
- Books and supplies: $944
- On-campus room and board: $19,926
- Off-campus room and board: $19,632
- Off-campus with family: $5,200
- Typical cost of attendance: $43,350
- Sticker vs net gap: 36%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 50%
- Federal loan recipients: 67%
- Average institutional grant: $2,452
- Average federal loan: $9,023
- Median debt at graduation: $31,000
Admissions
University of Silicon Valley admits 51% of applicants. Of students admitted, 42% enrolled.
- Applications: 340
- Admitted: 174
- Enrolled: 73
- Yield (first-choice signal): 42%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 598
- Women: 25%
- Commuter share (estimated): 67%
- Part-time undergraduates: 21%
- Age 25 and older: 26%
- Graduate students: 9
- Graduation rate: 29%
- Come back after freshman year: 69%
- First-generation: 28%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 14%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $64,750
- Associate professor salary: $91,875
- On-campus housing capacity: 200
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the University of Silicon Valley acceptance rate? University of Silicon Valley admits 51% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does University of Silicon Valley cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $28,028 a year after aid. Average net price is $27,815.
What majors does University of Silicon Valley offer? Popular programs include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Game and Interactive Media Design, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, Music Technology, Business Administration and Management.
What is the average salary after University of Silicon Valley? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,017 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the University of Silicon Valley graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 52% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 29%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. University of Silicon Valley official site: https://usv.edu.