University of Silicon Valley
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Silicon Valley?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Silicon Valley?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, USV accepted 68% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 108 people applied and 75 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 52% ended up enrolling at University of Silicon Valley, making their yield rate Very 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
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Silicon Valley?
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
USV is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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