- Acceptance rate: 51% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $30,602 a year (2022–23)
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University of Silicon Valley reported an acceptance rate of 51% for fall 2024.
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University of Silicon Valley GPA requirements
University of Silicon Valley requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Silicon Valley hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Silicon Valley acceptance rate
University of Silicon Valley admitted 174 of 340 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 51%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Silicon Valley (formerly Cogswell College) is a private for-profit 4-year university in San Jose, California, with 456 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Silicon Valley looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Silicon Valley didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Silicon Valley awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $30,602 a year at University of Silicon Valley in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is the University of Silicon Valley?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. University of Silicon Valley admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is the University of Silicon Valley test optional?
No, it's test blind: University of Silicon Valley doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the University of Silicon Valley's acceptance rate?
University of Silicon Valley's acceptance rate was 51% for fall 2024: it admitted 174 of 340 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Silicon Valley?
University of Silicon Valley requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Silicon Valley?
A lot: University of Silicon Valley requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers recommendations and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at the University of Silicon Valley with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Silicon Valley admitted 51% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does the University of Silicon Valley accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Silicon Valley awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Silicon Valley?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $30,602 a year at University of Silicon Valley in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Silicon Valley look at legacy status?
No. University of Silicon Valley doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Silicon Valley ask for a personal statement?
Yes. University of Silicon Valley requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Silicon Valley's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Silicon ValleyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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