Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | San Jose, California |
| Online | sjsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in San Jose, California, San Jose State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 32,375 prospective students applied, and 21,810 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,328 enrolled in the school. 27,440 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,768 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $2,110. San Jose State is ranked 442 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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San Jose State is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for San Jose State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#442 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#149 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in California
#12 in Best Public Colleges in California
#466 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1240 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.55 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,035 |
| Other Fees | $2,110 |
| Room and Board | $16,986 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,152 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,025 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,035 |
| Other Fees | $2,110 |
| Room and Board | $16,986 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,152 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,905 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Engineering | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122755 IPEDS survey data for San Jose State University.
Current students may use the San Jose State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.