San Jose International Airport Bus (26) Light Rail
University of Silicon Valley (USV)
191 Baypointe Parkway
|
San Jose,
CA |
95134
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Eric Bermender
Poseidon, Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire, Star Wars
Nate Brenhold
Sr. Sound Designer SCEA/Sony, God of War series, SOCOM series
Greg Lima
VP Gaming at Global VR's east coast
Lyndsay Pearson
Sims 2, Sims Games at Electronics Arts
Brian Nestor
Sr. Environment Artist, Lucas Arts, Start Wars: The Force Unleashed series
Allen Stetson
Dream Works Animation, Shrek 2, Madagascar, Flushe
Dough Wright
CEO of Sonoma Wire Works, RiffWorks, 2008 NAMM Sho
Most Popular Places On Campus
3D Animation Studio
3D Modeling Studio
Smart Lab
Library
Audio Recording Studio
Most Popular Places Off Campus
San Francisco
Great America
Tech Museum
Intel Museum
California Theater
02. Students
Gender
25% female75% male
Out of State
7% are out
of state93% are
in-state
of state93% are
in-state
Students
74% are
full time26% are
part time
full time26% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
379
Foreign Countries Represented
11
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.34%
Asian
20.11%
Black
9.12%
Hispanic
22.79%
Caucasian
27.35%
Unknown
6.43%
International
1.34%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
108
Acceptance Rate
65%
Deadlines
Regular
August 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Flexible
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Interview
Talent / Ability
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
90/99
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University of California—Berkeley
University of California—Davis
University of California—Los Angeles
University of California—San Diego
University of California—Santa Barbara
University of California—Santa Cruz
University of Southern California
04. Academics
Student/Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
61
Terminal Degree
19
Gender
Men
45
Women
16
Minority
0
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
12%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Master's
05. Campus Life
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Carolus Brown
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
12
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description CDWG, Apple, Dell
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Kari Edwards
Director of Outreach
191 Baypointe Parkway San Jose, CA 95134
408-668-4597
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
408-668-4597
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9 AM - 8 PM Mon - Thu; 9AM - 1PM Sat
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
By calling in
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
University of Silicon Valley 191 Baypointe Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Directions to USV From the Local Area Take 237 to Zanker Road exit and head South (turn right if heading 237 East Bound or turn left if heading 237 West Bound). Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side. From the South Bay Area Take 880 North to 237 West. Exit at Zanker Road and turn left onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side.hand side. From the Penninsula/Coastal North Bay Take 101 South to 237 East. Exit at Zanker Road and turn right onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side. From the East Bay/Wine Country Take 880 South to 237 West (do NOT use the carpool lane to get onto 237 West - it does not exit at Zanker Road). Exit at Zanker Road and turn left onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheraton Hotel 408-745-6000 Staybridge Suites 408-745-1515 Homestead Suites 408-734-3431
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
12%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
04 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Music Technology.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$26,850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$834
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
9000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,432
On-Campus Room and Board
19142
Approximate Expenses per year
$57,258
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateAug 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,557
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,241
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,916
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,219
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,145
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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Read More01. Overview
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
108
Acceptance Rate
65%
Deadlines
Regular
August 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Take an SAT Practice TestTesting Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Flexible
Other Admission Factors Academic
Academic GPA
Non-Academic
Interview
Talent / Ability
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$26,850
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$834
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
9000
Transportation for Commuters
$1,432
On-Campus Room and Board
19142
Approximate Expenses per year
$57,258
Students Also View These Schools
Boston University
California Institute of the Arts
California Polytechnic State University—San Luis Obispo
Claremont McKenna College
Cornell University
New York University
Occidental College
Pepperdine University
Pitzer College
Pomona College
Reed College
Stanford University
Syracuse University
University of California—Berkeley
University of California—Davis
University of California—Los Angeles
University of California—San Diego
University of California—Santa Barbara
University of California—Santa Cruz
University of Southern California
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
12 : 1
Total Faculty
61
Terminal Degree
19
Gender
Men
45
Women
16
Minority
0
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
12%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Diploma
Master's
Prominent Alumni
Eric Bermender
Poseidon, Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire, Star Wars
Nate Brenhold
Sr. Sound Designer SCEA/Sony, God of War series, SOCOM series
Greg Lima
VP Gaming at Global VR's east coast
Lyndsay Pearson
Sims 2, Sims Games at Electronics Arts
Brian Nestor
Sr. Environment Artist, Lucas Arts, Start Wars: The Force Unleashed series
Allen Stetson
Dream Works Animation, Shrek 2, Madagascar, Flushe
Dough Wright
CEO of Sonoma Wire Works, RiffWorks, 2008 NAMM Sho
06. Student Body
Gender
25% female75% male
Out of State
7% are out
of state93% are
in-state
of state93% are
in-state
Students
74% are
full time26% are
part time
full time26% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
379
Foreign Countries Represented
11
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1.34%
Asian
20.11%
Black
9.12%
Hispanic
22.79%
Caucasian
27.35%
Unknown
6.43%
International
1.34%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
3D Animation Studio
3D Modeling Studio
Smart Lab
Library
Audio Recording Studio
Most Popular Places Off Campus
San Francisco
Great America
Tech Museum
Intel Museum
California Theater
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Kari Edwards
Director of Outreach
191 Baypointe Parkway San Jose, CA 95134
408-668-4597
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
408-668-4597
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9 AM - 8 PM Mon - Thu; 9AM - 1PM Sat
Average Length:
30 min.
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
By calling in
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
San Jose International Airport Bus (26) Light Rail
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
University of Silicon Valley 191 Baypointe Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Directions to USV From the Local Area Take 237 to Zanker Road exit and head South (turn right if heading 237 East Bound or turn left if heading 237 West Bound). Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side. From the South Bay Area Take 880 North to 237 West. Exit at Zanker Road and turn left onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side.hand side. From the Penninsula/Coastal North Bay Take 101 South to 237 East. Exit at Zanker Road and turn right onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side. From the East Bay/Wine Country Take 880 South to 237 West (do NOT use the carpool lane to get onto 237 West - it does not exit at Zanker Road). Exit at Zanker Road and turn left onto Zanker. Make a right on Baypointe Parkway. Cogswell is on the right hand side.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Sheraton Hotel 408-745-6000 Staybridge Suites 408-745-1515 Homestead Suites 408-734-3431
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Carolus Brown
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
12
Number of Honor Societies
0
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description CDWG, Apple, Dell
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateAug 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,557
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,241
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,916
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,219
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,145
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
0%
Graduate in 5 years
12%
Graduate in 6 years
31%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
- Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
04 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Music Technology.
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11 Surprising Facts About College Admission | The Princeton Review
Read More
How To Compare Colleges and Find Your Target Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Find Your Best Fit College | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Choose Dream, Target, and Safety Schools | The Princeton Review
Read More
College Admissions Guide: Process and Prep | The Princeton Review
Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | The Princeton Review
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | The Princeton Review
Read More
Popular Application Essay Topics | Apply | The Princeton Review
Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | The Princeton Review
Read More
Calculate Your GPA With Our GPA Scale | The Princeton Review
Read More
How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | The Princeton Review
Read More
ACT vs SAT Score Conversion Chart | The Princeton Review
Read More
Take a Free SAT Practice Test
Read More
Find Colleges Looking for Students Like You
Read More
