University of Silicon Valley

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$21,480

2023 Average Net Price

$30,602

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

51.3%

306 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

392

75% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.9%

22 Graduates

About

University of Silicon Valley is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Silicon Valley were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees), and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (15 degrees).

In 2023, 88 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Silicon Valley. 28.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 71.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (37 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $21,480, which is $−7,800 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Silicon Valley was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 222 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $21,480, which is $7,800 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,602.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending University of Silicon Valley received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$21,480

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Silicon Valley was $21,480. The cost of tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $−7,800 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Silicon Valley (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,602

2023 Value

2.39%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Silicon Valley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,602. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Silicon Valley grew by 2.39%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Silicon Valley (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,147

Room and Board

$1,024

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Silicon Valley was of $17,147 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,024. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Silicon Valley (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at University of Silicon Valley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.23% with respect to 2022, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Silicon Valley (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Silicon Valley was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 222 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Silicon Valley received 306 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 164% annual growth. Out of those 306 applicants, 157 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.3% acceptance rate.

There were 392 students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley in 2023.

University of Silicon Valley has an overall enrollment yield of 35%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

51.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

157

Accepted Out of 306

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Silicon Valley was 51.3% (157 admissions from 306 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 164%, while admissions grew by 109%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Silicon Valley (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at University of Silicon Valley in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Silicon Valley had a total enrollment of 392 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Silicon Valley is 294 students and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 75% of students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Silicon Valley, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 17.6% Asian, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.93% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.255% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.2%) and Asian Male (13.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.4%) and Asian Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Silicon Valley in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 392 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Silicon Valley is 294 and the part-time enrollment is 98. This means that 75% of students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Silicon Valley (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Silicon Valley was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Silicon Valley had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Silicon Valley (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
104 enrolled students
White
103 enrolled students
Asian
69 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Silicon Valley is 26.5% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 17.6% Asian, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.93% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.255% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 27 students (6.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 38 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Silicon Valley. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Silicon Valley is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Silicon Valley is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (19 degrees) and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Silicon Valley, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Accountants & auditors (1,029,491 people), Other managers (863,581 people), Software developers (748,929 people), Financial managers (534,325 people), and Chief executives & legislators (438,510 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley in 2023 are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Communication Technologies (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (29 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (24 degrees), and Business (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Computer Systems Design (1,088,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (675,604 people), Banking & related activities (545,252 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (512,542 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (464,167 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Silicon Valley.

Most Common (2023)

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
26 degrees awarded
Game & Interactive Media Design
19 degrees awarded
Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Silicon Valley was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Silicon Valley according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 63 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley, which is 2.52 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Silicon Valley by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.17 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 0.857 times less than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% of students graduating from University of Silicon Valley completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Silicon Valley is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
37 degrees awarded
Asian
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Silicon Valley is white (37 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (17 degrees).

12.5% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
26 degrees awarded
Asian Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Silicon Valley is white male (26 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (12 degrees).

Operations

University of Silicon Valley employs 3 Associate professors, 2 Instructors and 2 Professors. Most academics at University of Silicon Valley are Male Associate professor (3), Male Assistant professor (2), and Male Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley are: Management, with 16 employees, Sales and related, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.92M

2023 Salaries

4.13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Silicon Valley paid a median of $6.92M in salaries, a 4.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.74% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 18% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$898k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Silicon Valley paid a total of $898k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 13% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley were Associate professor with 3 employees, Instructor with 2 employees, and Professor with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley were Management with 16 employees, Sales and related with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley was Male Associate professor with 3 employees, Male Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Male Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Silicon Valley.

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