Cogswell College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7231 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1969 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1878 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #163 of 249 | In California |
| #2 of 3 | In San Jose |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 379
- Graduates
- 11
- Male:Female Ratio
- 73:27
- 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 65% and is among the top 26% 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 | 65% | 60% | 77% |
| Applicants | 116 | 78 | 30 |
| Admissions | 75 | 47 | 23 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 39 | 25 | 12 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
248 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
123 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 108 (28%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87 (22%) |
| Asian | 77 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 36 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Cogswell College is $29,887 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 | $28,948 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,510 |
| $48-75K | $29,322 |
| $75-110K | $28,177 |
| $110K+ | $32,425 |
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 96 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs and 3 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 | 35 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 24 | |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 17 | |
| Music Technology | 9 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 8 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 96 | 3 |
Cogswell College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 39% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Cogswell College has published 18 scientific papers with 22 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Art & Design, Psychology, Mathematics, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
Notable alumni
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DJ Qbert
- Occupations
- singerclub DJdisc jockey
- Biography
-
Richard Quitevis known by his stage name DJ Qbert or Qbert, is an American turntablist and composer. 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 | 79 |
| 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 |