San Jose State University

San Jose, CA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

B-

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About San Jose State University

San Jose State University is a large, public institution in San Jose, CA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 27,601 students. The acceptance rate is 85%. 69% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $78,988.

85%

Acceptance

$13,760

Net price

27,601

Enrollment

69%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

85%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,760

Average net price

$8,410

In-state tuition

$21,010

Out-of-state tuition

$20,971

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$26,593

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Students with federal loans

$15,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,730

$30–48K

$10,114

$48–75K

$12,099

$75–110K

$15,102

$110K+

$22,862

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business25.5%

Engineering13.2%

Psychology8.1%

Visual & Performing Arts7.8%

Social Sciences5.5%

Health & Nursing5.3%

Communications5.0%

Criminal Justice4.2%

Computer Science4.2%

Parks & Recreation4.1%

After Graduation

$78,988

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$62,448

Median earnings (6 yrs)

69%

Graduation rate

87%

Retention rate

86%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,020

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

27,601

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

48% women

52% men

Race & ethnicity

Asian

39%

Hispanic

33%

White

12%

Two or more races

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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