Overview

University of Silicon Valley is a Comprehensive institution located in San Jose, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 191 Baypointe Parkway
San Jose, CA  95134
United States

Contact Kari Eduards
Director of Outreach
Email: keduards@usv.edu
Phone: 408-498-5122
Fax: 408-747-0764

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General	×
Modeling, Virtual Environments And Simulation	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Technology/technician	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Music Technology	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

154

Applied

78

Accepted

425

Enrolled

Female Admissions

38

Females Applied

17

Females Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

116

Males Applied

61

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

2.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 Interview
Other requirements:	Portfolio for Digital Art and Animation, Digital Audio Technology and Game Design Art majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	370	660
SAT Math	-	460	670

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

21,480

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

6,695

Room & board

Financial Aid

15,403

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,761

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,542

Avg. Loan Aid

2,818

Avg. Grant Aid

7,692

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

65%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

47%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

425

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

7%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	23.33%
Black or African American	8.81%
White or Caucasian	27.86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	20%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.48%
Two or more races	8.1%
Other	9.05%

Gender

Male (73.41%)

Female (26.59%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Art Show, USV Excellence Awards and Game Nights

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
ASB, Game Development club, Audio Production and Engineering club, Comic Club and E-Sports

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Faculty

71

Total Faculty

6:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 10

Part-time - 61

Male - 55

Female - 16