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University of Silicon Valley

University of Silicon Valley
1175 Bordeaux Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94089-9772

Official telephone: (408) 541-0100
Fax number: (408) 747-0764
Website: www.cogswell.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 408 541-0100
800 264-7955, extension 155 (toll free)
408 747-0764 (fax)
info@cogswell.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $55
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1000 and minimum 2.7 GPA recommended.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Visit for interview by: spring
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended, SAT II recommended
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: May 1 for SAT I/ACT, May 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 1 required, 1 recommended
Academic electives: 1 required, 1 recommended
Other: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 9 required, 9 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Portfolio required of digital art/animation and digital audio technology program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: Notification of admission is sent within two weeks of receipt of application.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $500
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 3 semesters

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