San Jose State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
San Jose State University
One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192
See on MapPhone
(408) 924-1000
Website
www.sjsu.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$7,899Out of state
$19,779Graduate
In state
$9,333Out of state
$18,837Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
65%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 35.0% | $5,581 |
State/local grants | 52.0% | $2,621 |
Institutional grants | 33.0% | $6,419 |
Loans | 23.0% | $5,592 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$18,568 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,110 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,273 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Computer Science
- Public Health, General
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Entomology
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Packaging Science
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Chinese Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Public Health, General
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Behavioral Sciences
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Natural Sciences
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Nutrition Sciences
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International/Globalization Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Digital Arts
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Dance, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Interior Design
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Graphic Design
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Library and Information Science
- Computer Software Engineering
- Social Work
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Education, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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Bioinformatics
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting
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Management Science
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Taxation
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Informatics
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Music Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Quality Control Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Public Health, General
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Library and Information Science
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Archives/Archival Administration
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Natural Sciences
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Nutrition Sciences
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Human Computer Interaction
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Marine Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
76.71%- Apply 34,002
- Accepted 26,083
- Attend 4,037
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$70Graduate
$70Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
52%Male Students
48%Student Ethnicities
- Asian34.42%
- Hispanic/Latino28.37%
- Caucasian16.6%
- Two Or More Ethnicities13.16%
- Not Specified3.61%
- Black3.3%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.41%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.13%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
40,879
Undergraduate students
30,480
Graduate students
10,399
Full Time Students
73%Part Time Students
27%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Water Polo
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Beach Volleyball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Softball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Water Polo
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Beach Volleyball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Softball
- Water Polo
- Gymnastics
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis