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Sunnyvale, California is home to Cogswell Polytechnical. Sunnyvale is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Cogswell Polytechnical go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, photography and commercial art, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Cogswell Polytechnical has 282 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Cogswell Polytechnical are male.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Stategically located in Silicon Valley and with over one hundred years of academic history, Cogswell provides accredited high education that empowers students to innovate through the integration of art and engineering."
More complete details are provided below.
Cogswell Polytechnical College
1175 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
General Phone: (408) 541-0100
Admissions Phone: (800) 264-7955
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 541-0100
http://www.cogswell.edu
Cogswell Polytechnical awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 42 | animation and special effects, recording arts tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | fire-fighting |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | engineering technology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography |
Number of programs and degrees for Cogswell Polytechnical in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 75 | 5 |
In 2005, Cogswell Polytechnical had a total enrollment of 282 students (193 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 14% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 84% |
| Nevada | 11% |
| Washington | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Cogswell Polytechnical offers campus housing for 50 of its 193 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sunnyvale, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 72 | 38 | 53% | 38 | 100% |
| Men | 57 | 30 | 53% | 30 | 100% |
| Women | 15 | 8 | 53% | 8 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 264-7955
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,680 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,392 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,680 |
Financial Aid:
Cogswell Polytechnical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 541-0100
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $57,400 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $56,223 | 3 | $52,592 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cogswell Polytechnical Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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