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University of Silicon Valley SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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Average GPA2.90
Acceptance Rate51.2%

USV’s 51% acceptance rate and 2.90 average GPA suggest admission is reachable, but the 29% six-year graduation rate makes preparation worth taking seriously. Even though USV is test-optional, a strong SAT or ACT score can still strengthen your application and distinguish you from applicants with similar grades.

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Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Silicon Valley facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Silicon Valley is a small urban institution with 456 undergraduate students. USV has a freshman retention rate of 69% and a 6-year graduation rate of 29%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

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Location

San Jose, CA

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Key University of Silicon Valley application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional USV, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Since USV does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for superscore-friendly retakes, then choose the last fall test date that will send scores before USV’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

USV lists tuition and fees at $22,480. The average merit award is $4,500, and 44% of students receive aid.

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At University of Silicon Valley, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $42,565 per year. About 44% of students receive aid, with an average package of $10,220. USV also reports an average merit award of $4,500 for eligible students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $35,219.

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Student life at University of Silicon Valley

Activities and Organizations

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Housing

Freshman housing: Priority

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Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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