| San Jose State vs. Fresno State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #187 in National Universities #44 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$8,410 California Residents $21,010 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,341 California Residents $19,941 Out-of-State |
| expensive$9,934 California Residents $20,014 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,865 California Residents $18,945 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,642 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter84.61% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.26% |
| Lower14.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.52% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger37,661 | Total Enrollment | Smaller24,427 |
| Larger28,008 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller21,954 |
| Larger9,653 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,473 |
| Larger6,027 | Online Student Population | Smaller855 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower57% |
| Higher4% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower2% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,221) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,651) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty22 to 1 |
| 1,987 | Number of faculty | 1,503 |
| Higher$115,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,909 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.