University of Silicon Valley Acceptance Rate & Tuition
University of Silicon Valley is a private for-profit university in San Jose, California, enrolling about 455 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 51.18% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,017 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,815 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 51.18% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 455 78.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 27.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 6.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 658
- Applicants (IPEDS): 306
- Room & Board: $19,926 annual estimate
University of Silicon Valley: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Silicon Valley, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Silicon Valley?
University of Silicon Valley is located in San Jose, CA (ZIP 95134).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of Silicon Valley public or private?
University of Silicon Valley is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does University of Silicon Valley cost?
Published tuition: $22,480.
Average net price after aid: $27,815.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,350 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,140 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,102 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,144 |
| $110,001+ | $34,379 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $89,920.
How hard is it to get into University of Silicon Valley?
Admission rate: 51.18%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Silicon Valley?
Total enrollment: 455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 658 students.
Graduate enrollment: 21 students.
About 79% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Silicon Valley?
150%-time completion rate: 28.74%.
First-year retention: 68.8%.
What do graduates of University of Silicon Valley earn?
Median earnings: $39,802 six years after entry; $51,017 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $31,000.
49.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Silicon Valley known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (28 completions)
- Game and Interactive Media Design (24 completions)
- Music Technology (12 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (12 completions)
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (10 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (5 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Silicon Valley a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 51.18%; completion rate 28.74%; median earnings $51,017 at 10 years; net price $27,815. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$22,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Silicon Valley was $22,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,815
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Silicon Valley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,815.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$111,260 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,815 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$89,920 4-Year Tuition
$19,926 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$944 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$43,350 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$173,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Silicon Valley.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.46% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Silicon Valley was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Silicon Valley in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $16,160 | $16,160 | $22,831 |
| 2014 | $16,160 | $16,160 | $20,667 |
| 2015 | $16,640 | $16,640 | $21,506 |
| 2016 | $19,096 | $19,096 | $21,609 |
| 2017 | $19,648 | $19,648 | $26,230 |
| 2018 | $20,056 | $20,056 | $31,537 |
| 2019 | $20,800 | $20,800 | $29,566 |
| 2020 | $21,784 | $21,784 | $25,714 |
| 2021 | $21,784 | $21,784 | $24,405 |
| 2022 | $22,480 | $22,480 | $29,887 |
| 2023 | $22,480 | $22,480 | $30,799 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
51.18% Acceptance Rate
306 Total Applicants
157 Students Admitted
55 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.03% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Silicon Valley reported total enrollment of about 455 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 72% male and 28% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), and Asian (16.7%). About 49.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Silicon Valley in 2024 is 455 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 658 students. Graduate enrollment is about 21 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.8%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 28.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.54% 100% Completion Time
28.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.54% of students graduating from University of Silicon Valley completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 43% male / 57% female
- Game and Interactive Media Design: 83% male / 17% female
- Music Technology: 92% male / 8% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Silicon Valley.
Return on Investment
$31,000 Median Student Debt
$51,017 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
60.76% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
358.54% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Silicon Valley.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 28 completions
2. Game and Interactive Media Design: 24 completions
3. Music Technology: 12 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 12 completions
5. Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation: 10 completions
6. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 5 completions
7. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 4 completions
Most popular programs at University of Silicon Valley.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Silicon Valley graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Silicon Valley from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 6.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,964
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,946
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Silicon Valley is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, Game and Interactive Media Design, Music Technology. Enrollment is approximately 455 students. Student body composition includes White (28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%), Asian (16.7%). The admission rate is 51.18%. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.74%. Approximately 49.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
San Jose, CA 95134
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.74% graduation rate at University of Silicon Valley falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Silicon Valley located?
University of Silicon Valley is located in San Jose, CA.
What is University of Silicon Valley's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Silicon Valley is 51.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 306 applicants and 157 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Silicon Valley cost?
Reported tuition is $22,480 and average net price is $27,815 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,926 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Silicon Valley?
University of Silicon Valley reports undergraduate enrollment of about 658 students, White (28.6%), Hispanic or Latino (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Silicon Valley?
About 27.9% of students at University of Silicon Valley are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Silicon Valley earn?
Median earnings are $39,802 six years after entry and $51,017 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Silicon Valley?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Silicon Valley students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $31,000.
Is University of Silicon Valley public or private?
University of Silicon Valley is a private for-profit institution located in San Jose, CA.
Is University of Silicon Valley an HBCU?
No. University of Silicon Valley is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Silicon Valley a tribal college?
No. University of Silicon Valley is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Silicon Valley a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—University of Silicon Valley reports 26.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- San Jose, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.