San Jose State University
San Jose, CaliforniaOverview
Student Population
35,400National Rank
#401| Location | San Jose, California |
| Online | sjsu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| 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 36,243 prospective students applied, and 19,811 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,774 enrolled in the school. 27,261 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,139 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $2,054. San Jose State is ranked 401 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
Challenging| SAT | 1030/1260 |
| ACT | 19/26 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 29, 2019 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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Annual Cost to Attend
California Resident Tuition
$5,742| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,002 |
| Other Fees | $2,054 |
| Room and Board | $16,442 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,953 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,193 |
Out of State Tuition
$17,622| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,002 |
| Other Fees | $2,054 |
| Room and Board | $16,442 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,953 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,073 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
$59,900 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
46% within 6 yearsPopular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Engineering | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122755 IPEDS survey data for San Jose State University.
