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University of Silicon Valley
About 51 in 100 applicants get into University of Silicon Valley — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of Silicon Valley sits in San Jose proper — a for-profit campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Software and Media Applications, where graduates median $67,659 four years out. Faculty pay averages $95,568 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 455 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 68.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
University of Silicon Valley does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 51.2% who got into University of Silicon Valley did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Silicon Valley received 306 applications and admitted 157 (51.3%), with 55 enrolling.
How University of Silicon Valley compares
| University of Silicon Valley | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 51.2% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,480 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,017 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, University of Silicon Valley's median earnings are $51,017 — below the California benchmark of $64,778. Weigh that against the $22,480 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
University of Silicon Valley lists tuition at $22,480 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Silicon Valley's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $22,480 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 455 undergraduates, University of Silicon Valley is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of University of Silicon Valley students — 28.7% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at University of Silicon Valley
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $67,659 |
| Graphic Communications | $49,968 |
| Music | $48,360 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $33,596 |
Median earnings for these 4 University of Silicon Valley programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $51,017 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 4 additional University of Silicon Valley programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Silicon Valley?
University of Silicon Valley doesn't look at test scores; its 51.2% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Silicon Valley's acceptance rate?
51.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 157 admitted from 306 applicants.
How much does University of Silicon Valley cost?
At University of Silicon Valley, published tuition is $22,480 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Silicon Valley's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Silicon Valley graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,017 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science — 38.7% admitted
- University of California-Davis — 41.8% admitted
- California State University-Long Beach — 46.3% admitted
- Loyola Marymount University — 45.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.