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University of Silicon Valley Science & Tech Programs

University of Silicon Valley is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, CA. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Silicon Valley Rankings

University of Silicon Valley has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#241 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#359 of 667	Region — Far Western

Where Is University of Silicon Valley?

Contact details for University of Silicon Valley are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	191 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134
Phone:	8002647955
Website:	usv.edu/
Admissions:	usv.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	usv.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Silicon Valley?

You can apply to University of Silicon Valley online at: https://usv.edu/apply-now/

University of Silicon Valley is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Silicon Valley

This is what University of Silicon Valley looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Silicon Valley?

University of Silicon Valley has an acceptance rate of 51%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 42% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Silicon Valley vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	262	133	51%
Women	78	41	53%

Can I Afford University of Silicon Valley?

The average net price after aid at University of Silicon Valley is $30,799. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$21,480
In-State Fees	$1,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,480
Out-of-State Fees	$1,000
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$22,480
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,480

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at University of Silicon Valley receive some form of financial aid (48 students).

About 87% of students at University of Silicon Valley receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,846 per student.

50% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,632.

Student Loan Debt

67% of University of Silicon Valley undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,023 per year.

University of Silicon Valley Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 15 students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley. University of Silicon Valley is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 377 undergraduate students at University of Silicon Valley, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Silicon Valley undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	62
Black or African American	45
Hispanic	99
White	108
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	22

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Silicon Valley are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	65
Colorado	2
Arizona	1
Kansas	1
Nevada	1

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Silicon Valley Graduate Student Diversity

14 of University of Silicon Valley’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Silicon Valley, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Silicon Valley graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	6
Hispanic	0
White	4
Two or More Races	0

Online Learning at University of Silicon Valley

University of Silicon Valley delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

151 undergraduate students at University of Silicon Valley took at least one online class — of those, 264 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 21 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Silicon Valley

University of Silicon Valley offers 5 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Silicon Valley has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.