Silicon Valley College (San Jose): Narrative Description

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SILICON VALLEY COLLEGE (SAN JOSE) L-5

6201 San Ignacio Blvd.
San Jose, CA 95119
Tel: (408)360-0840
Fax: (408)360-0840
Web Site: http://www.siliconvalley.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1999. Educational spending 2003-04: $3500 per student. Total enrollment: 478. Full-time: 478 students, 48% women, 52% men. 0% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 32% Hispanic, 5% black, 21% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 70% 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.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $125. Tuition: $9923 full-time. Mandatory fees: $656 full-time.

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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