University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 420
Graduate Enrollment: 9
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 50.65%
Male/Female: 66% / 34% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.8% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 19.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 12.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 27.9%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 23.3%
Asian: 20.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 8.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 9.1%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 23.3%
Asian: 20.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 8.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.1%
Unknown race: 9.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $35,103
In-State tuition: $21,784Out-of-State tuition: $21,784
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $17,742 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,648 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $15,336 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,648 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,209 (2017)
Median Family Income: $35,952 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 65.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $329 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $22,345 |
| $30k-48k | $17,314 |
| $48k-75k | $29,334 |
| $75k-110k | $25,899 |
| $110k+ | $29,478 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 17%6-year graduation rate: 44%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 89.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,631 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 57.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.0% (2014) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 47.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,305 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,756 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 47 | $31,000 | $329 | $34,905 ($2,909) | $50,601 ($4,217) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 24 | $31,000 | $329 | $38,831 ($3,236) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | $31,000 | $329 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 15 | $34,408 ($2,867) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $69,651Full time faculty: 36%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $30,260 (2011)
School's endowment end of year: $4,994 (2011)