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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Silicon Valley, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

51
%
Acceptance rate
2.68
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Silicon Valley?

51%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, USV accepted 51% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 306 people applied and 157 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
42 / 86 (49%)
Men
115 / 220 (52%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Silicon Valley:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

31%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 31% ended up enrolling at University of Silicon Valley, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Silicon Valley by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things USV considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Silicon Valley?

2.68
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Silicon Valley as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.68.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
3.75-3.99
7%
3.50-3.74
9%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
27%
2.00-2.49
18%
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