Acceptance rate
51.2%
University of Silicon Valley
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
This private institution in San Jose, California enrolls 390 students and admits about half of applicants. It specializes in Visual & Performing Arts (40% of degrees) and Communications Technology (31%). The 29% six-year graduation rate and 69% first-year retention are notably low. Average net cost after aid is approximately $29,887 annually, though graduates carry a median debt of $31,000 and earn a median of $51,017 ten years after enrollment.
Enrollment
390
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
29%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$24,350
family income
$30–48k
$27,140
family income
$48–75k
$28,102
family income
$75–110k
$28,144
family income
$110k+
$34,379
family income
50% receive Pell grants
67% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields University of Silicon Valley graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Visual & Performing Arts
39.6%
Communications Tech
30.8%
Computer Science
16.5%
Business & Marketing
13.2%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,017
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,802
Completion
29%
Retention
69%
Median debt
$31,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Silicon Valley?
University of Silicon Valley has an acceptance rate of 51.2%, making it relatively accessible.
How much does University of Silicon Valley actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $24,350 per year, rising to $34,379 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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