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Sunnyvale, CA 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 school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Cogswell Polytechnical has 230 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Cogswell Polytechnical offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Cogswell Polytechnical College
1175 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
General Phone: (408) 541-0100
http://www.cogswell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 34 | animation and special effects, recording arts tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | fire-fighting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | cinematography |
| Engineering | 2 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Cogswell Polytechnical in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 54 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Cogswell Polytechnical had a total enrollment of 230 students (167 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 93% |
| Women | 7% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 32% |
| Unknown | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 95% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Cogswell Polytechnical offers campus housing for 50 of its 167 (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 | 28 | 14 | 50% | 14 | 100% |
| Men | 23 | 13 | 57% | 13 | 100% |
| Women | 5 | 1 | 20% | 1 | 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) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,172 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,172 |
| Room and board | $ 7,900 |
| Room charge | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,392 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,440 |
Financial Aid:
Cogswell Polytechnical participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $79,678 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $62,039 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $71,107 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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