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San Jose State University

San Jose, California

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Overview

Student Population
37,133
San Jose State University overview
Location San Jose, California
Online sjsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
San Jose State University overview
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 30,441 prospective students applied, and 25,682 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,222 enrolled in the school.  27,333 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 9,800 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,742 plus fees of $2,110. San Jose State is ranked 565 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
6/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
7/10
Outcomes
3/10
Value

San Jose State is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for San Jose State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Average
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SAT 1010/1240
ACT 19/26
Estimated GPA 3.35
Applications Accepted
84.4% 
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Applications Due Feb 10, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $70

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition
$5,742
In State Costs for San Jose State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,087
Other Fees$2,110
Room and Board $17,360
Budget for Other Expenses$3,133
Total One Year Cost$29,432
Out of State Resident Tuition
$17,622
Out of State Costs for San Jose State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,087
Other Fees$2,110
Room and Board $17,360
Budget for Other Expenses$3,133
Total One Year Cost$41,312

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$59,900 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by San Jose State University students
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.

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