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Silicon Valley University

Overview of Silicon Valley University

Students attend Silicon Valley University in San Jose, CA, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Silicon Valley University degrees go up to the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in business and management and computer science and engineering.

Silicon Valley University Selectivity

Silicon Valley University is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 244 students at Silicon Valley University (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.

Student Life

A lot of students at Silicon Valley University attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Silicon Valley University believes strongly that our mission to create excellent educational programs, which tailor to all students' interest in opportunities in the high tech industry and cater to the high tech industry's needs of highly skilled workers. The university is dedicated to provide each student with a balance of intellectual and practical experiences, transforming or enhancing the professional skills of its students, and bestowing entrepreneurial spirit amongst its students. With its close proximity to the heart of Silicon Valley and its close network to valley industry leaders, the university offers a unique educational environment where students can learn basic knowledge and cutting-edge technology from faculty who are working in the high tech industry and are experts in their fields. Students who complete their studies will have a solid background and the right set of skills to pursue and grow their fast-paced careers in the technology fields. Students will be nourished in an entrepreneurial culture that encourages new ideas for business initiatives and product development among faculty and students."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Silicon Valley University

Silicon Valley University
2160 Lundy Avenue Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95131
General Phone: (408) 435-8989
http://www.svuca.edu

Silicon Valley University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management21business management
Computer Science And Engineering7computer science, computer engineering
Education And Teaching7ESL instruction

Number of programs and degrees for Silicon Valley University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree223
Award of less than 1 academic year72
Bachelor's degree63

Student Body

In 2007, Silicon Valley University had a total enrollment of 244 students (242 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men62%
Women38%
Full-Time88%
Part-Time12%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate32%
Graduate68%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Asian20%
(Foreign Students)80%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-190%
20-214%
22-2455%
25-2925%
30-347%
35-393%
40-494%
50-641%

Silicon Valley University Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, 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.

Silicon Valley University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total513773%2670%
Men282279%1673%
Women231565%1067%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required
Years of College Work Before Admittancerequired

Silicon Valley University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 9,475
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,475
Books and supplies$ 350

Financial Aid:
Silicon Valley University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3810300)

Silicon Valley University Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Silicon Valley University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Silicon Valley University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Silicon Valley University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Silicon Valley University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Silicon Valley University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Silicon Valley University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Silicon Valley University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Silicon Valley University Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Silicon Valley University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Silicon Valley University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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