Overview

University of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Cogswell College is a for-profit institution in Silicon Valley specializing in creative technology industry training. Cogswell offers six bachelor’s degrees in technological fields such as Digital Audio Technology and Game Design Engineering as well as a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. In addition to exploring video game technology in the classroom, Cogswell sponsors a competitive eSports team known as the Dragons. For students who wish to live close to campus, Cogswell features apartment-style student housing within walking distance of classroom facilities.
Acceptance Rate:
65%
Average Net Price:
$29,566
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
2.9
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $22,480 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,480 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $834 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: finaid@cogswell.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
54%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,068
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,408
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,733
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
13%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4852
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,408
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,007
$30k - $48k
$11,445
$48k - $75k
$7,633
$75k - $110k
$8,778
$110k+
$4,530
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,648
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,935
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,648
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,199
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- For Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
116
Students Applied
17%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
32
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
83%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
2.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
14%
3.50 - 3.74
11%
3.25 - 3.49
11%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
42%
2.00 - 2.49
12%
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
390
Total Number of Undergrads
379
0
100
22%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
79%
20-39 Students
20%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
8
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
73%
US National: 44%27%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
83%
Out-Of-State Students
7%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
14
Countries Represented
3
Ethnicity
African American
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
22%
Native American
1%
White
28%
Multiracial
11%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
9%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Dragon
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$60,400
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,935
Loan Default Rate
10%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$296
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