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University of Silicon Valley is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Silicon Valley were Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (28 degrees awarded), Game & Interactive Media Design (24 degrees), and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (10 degrees).
In 2024, 95 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Silicon Valley. 29.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (27 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $21,480, which is $−6,698 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $21,480, which is $6,698 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,594.
In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending University of Silicon Valley received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Silicon Valley was $21,480. The cost of tuition at University of Silicon Valley is $−6,698 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).
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In 2024 University of Silicon Valley had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,594. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Silicon Valley grew by 3.24%.
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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.
The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Silicon Valley was of $18,207 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.18% between 2023 and 2024.
During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $834. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.
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87% of undergraduate students at University of Silicon Valley received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.75% with respect to 2023, when 80% 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.
University of Silicon Valley received 340 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 11.1% annual growth. Out of those 340 applicants, 174 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 51.2% acceptance rate.
There were 477 students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley in 2024.
University of Silicon Valley has an overall enrollment yield of 42%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Silicon Valley was 51.2% (174 admissions from 340 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 51.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 11.1%, while admissions grew by 10.8%.
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.
University of Silicon Valley had a total enrollment of 477 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Silicon Valley is 369 students and the part-time enrollment is 108. This means that 77.4% 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 28.7% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 13.6% Black or African American, 6.08% Two or More Races, 0.839% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.2%) and Asian Male (12.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.8%) and White Female (12.5%).
The total enrollment at University of Silicon Valley in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 477 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Silicon Valley is 369 and the part-time enrollment is 108. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at University of Silicon Valley are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), 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.
The enrolled student population at University of Silicon Valley is 28.7% White, 25.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.4% Asian, 13.6% Black or African American, 6.08% Two or More Races, 0.839% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.629% 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 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.
In 2024, 39 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 (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).
The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Silicon Valley is Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (28 degrees awarded), followed by Game & Interactive Media Design (24 degrees) and Modeling, Virtual Environments, & Simulation (10 degrees).
In 2024, 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 (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees).
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 (1,031,886 people), Other managers (888,908 people), Software developers (804,814 people), Financial managers (546,356 people), and Chief executives & legislators (450,168 people).
The most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley in 2024 are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (16 degrees) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Dentists
The most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (16 degrees) (as of 2024).
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 (1,223,972 people), Elementary & secondary schools (725,827 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (550,004 people), Banking & related activities (523,289 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (498,839 people).
The most specialized majors at University of Silicon Valley are Communication Technologies (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (15 degrees), and Business (16 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Silicon Valley was Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects with 28 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Silicon Valley according to their major.
In 2024, 67 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley, which is 2.39 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (28).
This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Silicon Valley by degrees awarded.
In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at University of Silicon Valley in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 1.33 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.
In 2024, 30% 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 52% 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.
The most common race/ethnicity at University of Silicon Valley is white (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).
7.37% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.
The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Silicon Valley is white male (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (32 degrees).
In 2024, University of Silicon Valley had a total salary expenditure of 14.1M. University of Silicon Valley employs 3 Professors, 2 Associate professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at University of Silicon Valley are Male Professor (2), Male Associate professor (2), and Male Instructor (1).
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley are: Management, with 15 employees, Sales and related, with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.
In 2024, University of Silicon Valley paid a median of $6.35M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($14.1M) and a 8.31% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.74% growth between 2021 and 2022.
In 2024, University of Silicon Valley paid a total of $669k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.5% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Silicon Valley were Management with 15 employees, Sales and related with 12 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.