Silicon Valley University
Location and Contact Information
2160 Lundy Avenue, Suite 110San Jose, CA 95131-1868
USA
Main Tel: 4080000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Silicon Valley University, SVU, is a private, not-for-profit university in San Jose. University programs include Bachelor of Science degrees and Master of Science degrees in computer science, computer engineering, and business administration. SVU also offers certificate programs in computer engineering and telecommunication engineering; database design and software engineering; and English as a second language.
Silicon Valley University offers a variety of social and recreational opportunities to its students through the Office of Student Affairs. SVU participates in various federal financial aid programs. It also offer federal loans and scholarships to deserving applicants.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering and business and management.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Trimester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,555 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
Financial Aid
Silicon Valley University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Silicon Valley University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Polytechnic University | Fremont, CA | 1,107 |
| 2 | Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs, CO | 518 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver | Monaca, PA | 845 |
| 4 | Erie Institute of Technology | Erie, PA | 249 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton | Hazleton, PA | 1,228 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Brandywine | Media, PA | 1,615 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny | McKeesport, PA | 767 |
| 8 | Institute of Technology | Clovis, CA | 1,768 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley | Malvern, PA | 1,033 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley | Center Valley, PA | 816 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 59 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 3 | 3 |
| < 1 year certificate | 2 | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 600 in 2009-2010 (649 full-time equivalent).
About 76% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 24% of the class.
Undergrads are 5% of enrolled students and graduate students are 95%.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 73% Women 70% All 72%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Silicon Valley University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor