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San Jose State University

Acceptance Rate 76.71 %
Tuition & Fees $19,872
($7,992)
Student Population 35,751
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,529
Graduation Rate 68 %

Academic Overview

San Jose State University Campus, San Jose, CA
San Jose State University is a public, four-years institute located in San Jose, California. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $7,992 for California residents and $19,872 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,426 for California residents and $18,930 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 35,751 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 76.71% and the graduation rate is 68% last year.
The salary after graduation from San Jose State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $63,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, San Jose State's tuition & fees is $7,992 for California residents and $19,872 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,426 for in-state students and $18,930 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$7,992$19,872
Graduate$9,426$18,930
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at San Jose State. The acceptance rate of San Jose State is 76.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.48%. The average graduation rate is 68% and the transfer-out rate is 2%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,529 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 35,751 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for San Jose State University is 76.71 %.
Acceptance Rate
76.71%
Graduation Rate for San Jose State University is 68 %
Graduation Rate
68%
Transfer-out Rate for San Jose State University is 2 %
Transfer-out Rate
2%
Retention Rate for San Jose State University is 85 %
Retention Rate
85%
Student Population for San Jose State University is 35,751
Student Population
35,751
Student to Faculty Ratio for San Jose State University is 22 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
22 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,529 at San Jose State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,529

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressOne Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0001
Phone408-924-1000
WEBwww.sjsu.edu/
Admissionwww.sjsu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.sjsu.edu/faso/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/Pages/csu-costs.aspx
Veterans Tuitionwww.sjsu.edu/veterans/
Disability Servicewww.sjsu.edu/aec/

Offered Degrees

San Jose State offers 197 major programs through online and on-site education where 8 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's950
Master's795
Doctorate (Research)10
Doctorate (Practical)20
Doctorate (Other)10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate101
Post-Master's Certificate92

Special Learning Opportunities

San Jose State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,261)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,180)

Veterans Benefits

San Jose State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges