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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.universityofsiliconvalley.comUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
University of Silicon Valley
The University of Silicon Valley (USV) is a private, for-profit institution that offers online degree programs in fields such as business, information technology, and health sciences. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in California, USV focuses on providing accessible, career-oriented education to a diverse student body, including many working professionals. While it has a strong online presence, it is not accredited by recognized regional accrediting agencies.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
US News #401 · 2024QS World #501 · 2024Times Higher Education #601 · 2024Shanghai #301 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
75% placement rate
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: California, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: GPA avg=3.73, p25=3.3, p75=3.99 (n=3)
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school