University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA · Private
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University of Silicon Valley admitted 51.2% of applicants university-wide (174 of 340).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 51.2% | 174 | 340 |
| Men | 50.8% | 133 | 262 |
| Women | 52.6% | 41 | 78 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 174 admitted students, 73 enrolled (42.0% yield).
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1300–1480
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–33
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $25,870/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,480 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,870 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $25,870/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $24,350 |
| $30k–48k | $27,140 |
| $48k–75k | $28,102 |
| $75k–110k | $28,144 |
| Over $110k | $34,379 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Max Achievement Scholarship — up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- National Charter High School & Homeschool Scholarship — up to $8,000 (Merit)
- Valor Scholarship — up to $3,000 (Need Based)
- Salute to Military Service — $2,500 (Other)
- Salute to Military Service Scholarship — $2,500 (Other)
- Esports Scholarship — up to $2,000 (Athletic)
- 15-to-Finish Scholarship — $1,000 (Merit)
- Degree Completion Grant — $1,000 (Merit)
- Dragon Plus Scholarship — up to $1,000 (Merit)
- Family Member Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- HS Seniors of Distinction — $1,000 (Merit)
- HS Seniors of Distinction Scholarship — $1,000 (Merit)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Max Achievement Scholarship — up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- National Charter High School & Homeschool Scholarship — up to $8,000 (Merit)
- Valor Scholarship — up to $3,000 (Need Based)
- Salute to Military Service — $2,500 (Other)
- Esports Scholarship — up to $2,000 (Athletic)
- 15-to-Finish Scholarship — $1,000 (Merit)
- Degree Completion Grant — $1,000 (Merit)
- Dragon Plus Scholarship — up to $1,000 (Merit)
- Family Member Grant — $1,000 (Other)
- HS Seniors of Distinction — $1,000 (Merit)
- HS Seniors of Distinction Scholarship — $1,000 (Merit)
- Dragon Scholarship — up to $500 (Merit)
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set · Application requirements
Essay prompts
University of Silicon Valley requires essays, but this cycle's prompts haven't been posted yet. Check back once the application opens.
Prompts from the Unknown member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,017
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 28.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $31,000
- At graduation
University of Silicon Valley · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-02-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (38%), Computer & information sciences (31%), Business & marketing (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 50% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Silicon Valley Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.