School Overview
San Jose State University, or San Jose State for short, is a large public university located in San Jose, California. Part of the California State University system, it is the oldest institution in that system, having been founded in 1857, and also claims the distinction as being one of the oldest public universities on the West Coast.
Physical Campus and Facilities
The 55-building campus is situated on 154 acres of land and is located in downtown San Jose. Given the age of the campus, the buildings are a mix of both modern and Victorian-era architecture.
The campus is home to an assortment of buildings that provide support for students in various ways. Some are dedicated to academic achievement and resources while others are dedicated to student activities. The Aquatic Center, for example, is home to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, which is open year-round. The Events Center Arena, which seats up to 5,000 people and is the venue for concerts, is also home to the University's athletics center. The athletics center itself houses weights and cardio equipment, basketball and racquetball courts, and holds fitness classes.
Academic Programs and Colleges
San Jose State is home to fifteen academic colleges/schools through which the University's 81 undergraduate and 65 graduate programs are administered to 31,000 students through various formats. Of the 31,000 students studying at the University, 25,000 are undergraduates while 5,500 are graduates.
Among the most impacted programs at the University, the business program, which claims 23% of the total student enrollment, engineering, and visual and performing arts were the top three most impacted. Other popular programs include nursing, education, psychology, and justice studies.
The University, like many others, is allocating resources to the development of an extensive online, extended campus learning platform known as International and Extended Studies. IES, as it is known, allows students to take courses via online delivery and allows international students the opportunity to study at the University.
Rankings and Distinctions
San Jose State is the recipient of a significant number of rankings and distinctions that supplant its position as a progressive, efficient, and modern institution.
U.S. News and World Report has ranked San Jose State as 8th among western regional universities which is an improvement from its previous position as 10th on the list. San Jose State’s business school holds accreditation from AACSB International which itself is a distinction held by less than 5% of business schools worldwide. The University’s engineering school is ranked as 2nd among public engineering programs and is ranked 13th worldwide.
The University has also been ranked as 20th in terms of educational value which assesses the projected 30-year return-on-investment for alumni.
Research
Out of the 23 institutions that are part of the California State University system, San Jose State ranks 2nd with respect to research and development expenditure. The University holds research and development relationships with NASA, Moffett Field, Cisco Networking, and the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
San Jose State is also the vanguard for conducting high-profile, large-scale market and consumer research surveys, which are administered through the California Consumer Confidence Survey.
Recently, a San Jose State professor and his students designed a zero emissions vehicle, which made national headlines.
General Information
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Admission Office One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0011 (408) 283-7500 [email protected] Contact: Fernanda Karp Undergraduate Admissions Manager |
Main Address One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0001 (408) 924-1000 www.sjsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 25,187 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 3,594 Degree-seeking undergrads: 25,187 Graduate enrollment: 7,559 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 80% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| Tuition and fees | $3,632 | $3,992 | $5,054 | $5,370 | +6.25% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,656 | $1,734 | $1,704 | -1.73% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,505 | $10,153 | $10,438 | $10,438 | 0.00% |
| Other | $3,672 | $3,990 | $4,110 | $4,074 | -0.88% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,734 | $11,472 | $11,970 | $12,414 | +3.71% |
| Other | $3,798 | $4,008 | $4,128 | $4,086 | -1.02% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| In-state On Campus | $18,195 | $19,791 | $21,336 | $21,586 | +1.17% |
| In-state Off Campus | $18,550 | $21,128 | $22,886 | $23,574 | +3.01% |
| In-state with Family | $5,018 | $5,648 | $6,788 | $7,074 | +4.21% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,812 | 52% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,380 | 40% | $9,492,674 | $6,879 |
| • Federal grants | 895 | 26% | $3,930,266 | $4,391 |
| • Pell grants | 894 | 26% | $3,317,669 | $3,711 |
| • Other federal grants | 668 | 19% | $612,597 | $917 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 977 | 28% | $2,082,525 | $2,132 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 969 | 28% | $3,479,883 | $3,591 |
| Student loan financial aid | 1,048 | 30% | $4,421,413 | $4,219 |
| • Federal student loans | 1,046 | 30% | $4,333,359 | $4,143 |
| • Other student loans | 8 | 0% | $88,054 | $11,007 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 5078 | 2757 | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | – | 39 | – | – | – |
| City/urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 39 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 5 | 9 | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-american/chicano Studies | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 115 | 45 | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 83 | 36 | – | – | – |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Microbiology | 31 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Zoology/animal Biology | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1531 | 252 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 1443 | 175 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management | 65 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Taxation | – | 30 | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 284 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Advertising | 80 | – | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 50 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Relations/image Management | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio and Television | 84 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 70 | 59 | – | – | – |
| Computer Science | 70 | 59 | – | – | – |
| Education | 158 | 479 | – | – | – |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 158 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 445 | – | – | – |
| Teaching English As A Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | 384 | 766 | – | – | – |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering | 17 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 19 | 23 | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 90 | 43 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 38 | 80 | – | – | – |
| Computer Software Engineering | 12 | 176 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 95 | 213 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 151 | – | – | – |
| Industrial Engineering | 15 | 32 | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | 8 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 90 | 34 | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Quality Control Technology/technician | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 234 | 29 | – | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 89 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 145 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 69 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 6 | 7 | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 14 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 31 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 307 | 169 | – | – | – |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/dietitian | 52 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist | 40 | 78 | – | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 41 | – | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 185 | 31 | – | – | – |
| History | 75 | 18 | – | – | – |
| History | 75 | 18 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 196 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 196 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 92 | 159 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 92 | 132 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Humanities/humanistic Studies | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 59 | – | – | – | – |
| Library Science | – | 465 | – | – | – |
| Library and Information Science | – | 465 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 34 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 15 | 5 | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 52 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Behavioral Sciences | 44 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Natural Sciences | 2 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 31 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 31 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 168 | 57 | – | – | – |
| Health and Physical Education/fitness | 134 | 47 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 34 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 62 | 14 | – | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 8 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Chemistry | 40 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 4 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Physics | 9 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 302 | 39 | – | – | – |
| Industrial and organizational Psychology | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 302 | 24 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 376 | 43 | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 34 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Economics | 45 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Geography | 11 | 2 | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 28 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 169 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science and Technology | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 436 | 44 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 204 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Dance | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 12 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts | 70 | 23 | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial and Product Design | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Interior Design | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 11 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 24 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Quality Control B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Communication Disorders B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Accounting/Computer Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B Transportation & Materials Moving Air Transportation B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
San Jose State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (408) 924-1000 |
| Website: | www.sjsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www2.calstate.edu/apply |
| Address: | One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0001 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 36,085 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 57% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 25 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 23,347 (65% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,852 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $19,732 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 73% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,425 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
San Jose State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at San Jose State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 5 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 5 | |||
| Engineering | 2 | 11 | 11 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 3 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 4 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 | 5 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | |||
| Psychology | 2 | 2 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 7 | 5 | ||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 4 | |||
| Grand total | 14 | 86 | 71 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at San Jose State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $7,852 |
| Out-of-state | $19,732 |
| Books and supplies | $2,058 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,286 |
| Out-of-state | $18,790 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,717 | 73% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,503 | 68% | $9,425 |
| Student loan aid | 1,248 | 34% | $5,908 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 16,591 | 61% | $8,831 |
| Federal student loans | 7,382 | 27% | $6,105 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for San Jose State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled San Jose State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 35,307 | 17,435 | 17,872 | Percent admitted | 100% | 57% | 70% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
San Jose State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 36,085 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 27,905 |
| Graduate enrollment | 8,180 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
San Jose State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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