Silicon Valley College (Fremont): Narrative Description

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SILICON VALLEY COLLEGE (FREMONT) K-5

41350 Christy St.
Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: (510)623-9966
Fax: (510)623-9822
Web Site: http://www.siliconvalley.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1989. Educational spending 2003-04: $3500 per student. Total enrollment: 460. Full-time: 460 students, 58% women, 42% men. 0% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 24% Hispanic, 9% black, 40% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 57% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters. Accelerated degree program, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: Common Application. Required: interview, ACT. Required for some: high school transcript.

Collegiate Environment:

Silicon Valley College plus 1 other with 1,000 books and 50 audiovisual materials. Operations spending 2003-04: $3000.

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