Cogswell College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7307 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1960 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1869 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #167 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 456
- Graduates
- 21
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- usv.edu
Cogswell College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Cogswell College has an acceptance rate of 51% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 51% | 51% | 53% |
| Applicants | 340 | 262 | 78 |
| Admissions | 174 | 133 | 41 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 65 | 46 | 19 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 7 | 1 |
151 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
285 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 137 (29%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 122 (26%) |
| Asian | 78 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 65 (14%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 39 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cogswell College is $31,594 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,350 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,140 |
| $48-75K | $28,102 |
| $75-110K | $28,144 |
| $110K+ | $34,379 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,480 | $10,479 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,480 | $10,479 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,480 | $10,479 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 200 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $13,390 |
Cogswell College majors
Cogswell College has granted 83 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs and 4 master's in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Cogswell College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 28 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 24 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 10 | |
| Music Technology | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |
| Grand Total | 83 | 4 |
Cogswell College has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 30% | 26% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cogswell College has published 18 scientific papers with 35 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Art & Design, Psychology, Physics, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 |
Notable alumni
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DJ Qbert
- Occupations
- composerrapperclub DJdisc jockey
- Biography
-
Richard Quitevis known by his stage name DJ Qbert or Qbert, is a turntablist and composer who has heavily influenced the History of DJing. He was awarded America's Best DJ in 2010, was DMC USA Champion 1991 (solo) and achieved titles as DMC World Champion in 1992 and 1993.
General info
| Alternative names | CPC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1887 |
| Colors | orange, silver |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 72 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 191 Baypointe Parkway San Jose, California, 95134 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,013,000 |
| Phone | 8002647955 |