Silicon Valley University, California

Overview of Silicon Valley University

Students attend Silicon Valley University in San Jose, California, 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 range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Silicon Valley University is known for its programs in education and teaching and computer science and engineering.

Silicon Valley University Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission.

Student Body

There are 36 students at Silicon Valley University (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Silicon Valley University are male.

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
http://www.svuca.edu

Silicon Valley University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Silicon Valley University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering	4	computer science, computer engineering
Education And Teaching	3	ESL instruction

Number of programs and degrees for Silicon Valley University in 2005:

Degree Level	Total Awarded	Number of Programs
Master's degree	4	2
Award of less than 1 academic year	3	2
Bachelor's degree	0	2

Student Body

In 2005, Silicon Valley University had a total enrollment of 36 students (32 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

Group	Percent
Undergraduate	38%
Graduate	62%

Racial Diversity (2004):

Race	Percent
Asian	49%
Other Races	4%
(Foreign Students)	47%

Students by Age (2004):

Age	Percent
18-19	2%
20-21	7%
22-24	25%
25-29	32%
30-34	23%
35-39	12%

Silicon Valley University Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Silicon Valley University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Application Requirements:

Item	Requirement
GPA	required
Class Rank	not required
High School Record	recommended
College Prep Program	not required
Recommendations	recommended
Formal Demonstration of Competence	not required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)	not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	required
Other Standardized Tests	not required
Years of College Work Before Admittance	recommended

Silicon Valley University Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

Expense	Amount
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 Degree Programs (2005)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science

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

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Silicon Valley University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Silicon Valley University Apart:

Category	Trophy
Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges)	Top 1%
% of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges)	Top 2%
% of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges)	Top 5%
Male % of student body (vs. all colleges)	Top 8%
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type)	Top 19%

Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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