Description

Cogswell Polytechnical College in Sunnyvale, California, offers distinctive academics that combine the arts, engineering and business. The school’s location is also ideal for those seeking careers in media, engineering and technical fields.

Cogswell’s bachelor’s degrees include a Digital Art and Animation major. Students in this major may choose such specializations as:

  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Modeling
  • Entertainment Design
  • Game Design

Cogswell also offers a bachelor’s degree in Digital Audio Technology. Students in this major learn about audio technology from the creative and engineering perspectives.

Another academic option available at Cogswell is the Digital Arts Engineering degree. Like Cogswell’s other integrative programs, this degree combines creative study with the technical skills of engineering.

Students also have the option of integrating creative study with business by pursuing a major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which focuses on the business aspect of digital media.

Cogswell’s Sunnyvale location is in the center of Silicon Valley, a region known for its high-tech businesses. Graduates might therefore have a number of employment opportunities at their disposal. Cogswell’s career development center also helps students with the job search.

Admissions requirements include submission of an application with a fee, an essay stating one’s reasons for applying to Cogswell, a recommendation and either transcripts or GED scores. Applicants must also submit an artistic portfolio.

Cogswell’s financial aid offerings include grants and scholarships.

Quick Facts about Cogswell Polytechnical College

Location

Southwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private/For Profit

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Dragon

Nickname

Cogswell College

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$17,856

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,856

Retention Rate

57%

Enrollment

224

Year Established

1887

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
224
Freshman Class
45
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
224

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
31%
Part-Time
69%

Gender of Students

Women
8%
Men
92%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
3%
Asian
12%
Caucasian
62%
Latino
11%
Other
12%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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