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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $14,241
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Median earnings
- $83,493
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
San Jose State University is a public college in San Jose, CA with 27,601 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,241 per year ($10,381 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $83,493 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 35,780
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 28,708
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
What San Jose State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,920
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,846
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,166
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,381
- $30–48k$10,669
- $48–75k$12,135
- $75–110k$15,813
- $110k+$24,449
Get a personal estimate with San Jose State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $83,493
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $14,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 27,601
- Student–faculty ratio
- 25:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White12%
- Hispanic33%
- Black4%
- Asian39%
San Jose State University FAQ
What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?+
San Jose State University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is San Jose State University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to San Jose State University?+
In Fall 2023, 35,780 students applied to San Jose State University and 28,708 were admitted; 4,520 enrolled.
Does San Jose State University consider legacy status?+
No. San Jose State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does San Jose State University require an essay?+
San Jose State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does San Jose State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,920 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,241.
What is San Jose State University's graduation rate?+
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 122755 · How we use this data
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