| San Jose State vs. Nevada-Reno |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #110 in National Universities #1 in Nevada Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$8,410 California Residents $21,010 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$9,578 Nevada Residents $27,720 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,934 California Residents $20,014 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$7,032 Nevada Residents $25,174 Out-of-State |
| More$10,367 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,703 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier84.61% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter73.71% |
| Lower14.65% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.45% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
| 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 | Smaller23,024 |
| Larger28,008 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,117 |
| Larger9,653 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,907 |
| Larger6,027 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,483 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty25 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 1,987 | Number of faculty | 1,545 |
| Lower$115,721 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$120,197 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.