Overview
San Jose State University is the oldest public university on the west coast, and is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University System. Located on 154 acres in downtown San Jose, SJSU offers more than 145 areas of study with an additional 108 concentrations. The campus is also home to the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies museum, which has the largest collection of Ludwig Van Beethoven memorabilia in the US.
Acceptance Rate:
80%
Average Net Price:
$15,995
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1139
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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. | $8,410 |
| 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. | $21,010 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $20,971 |
| Books and Supplies | $1062 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
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.
35%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,311
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,899
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,608
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
58%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4382
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,899
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$165,659,024
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,736,414
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.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,529
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.
$12,500
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.
$148
Students receiving federal loans
23%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,952
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,992
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
35780
Students Applied
53%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
3351
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | November 30 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
20%
Submitting ACT
93%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1139
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
36,062
Total Number of Undergrads
27,111
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
69%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
115
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
123
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
49%
Student Organizations
450
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
14%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
17%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Spartans
School Colors
gold, white, and blue
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Total Male Athletes
218
Total Female Athletes
222
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball
San Jose State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$63,800
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Sacramento
San Diego
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
San Jose State University
Cisco
Apple
Intel Corporation
Google
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Engineering
Education
Operations
Information Technology
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.
$12,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
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.
$148
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