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University of Silicon Valley

Cogswell College

San Jose, California 95134

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Known for computer science — close-knit campus

University of Silicon Valley is a private urban institution in San Jose, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 377 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,017 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,799.

Established
1887
Mascot
Dragon
Type
Private for-profit university

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51%Acceptance
SAT Avg
377Students
13:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$51,017Earnings 10yr
$30,799Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Silicon Valley Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

51.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$22,480
Room & Board$19,142
Books & Supplies$834
Total Cost of Attendance$36,361
Average Net Price$30,799
Median Debt at Graduation$31,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$329

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,028
$30–48K$26,638
$48–75K$27,593
$75–110K$36,361
$110K+$34,376

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,799

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,334

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (12)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
377
Gender Split
25% / 75%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Black 9%
Hispanic 26%
Asian 18%
Two+ 11%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.9%
Freshman Retention58.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,802
8 Years$43,709
10 Years$51,017

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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