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San Jose State University

Tuition
19,872
Students
39,835
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

39,835

Graduation Rate

65%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.23%

Apply

35,780

Accepted

28,708

Attend

4,520

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$70

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$7,992

Out-of-State

$19,872

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,899

State/Local Grants

$4,382

Institutional/Scholarships

$6,608

Graduate

In-State

$9,426

Out-of-State

$18,930

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$16,992

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$19,866

Books & Supplies

$938

Personal Expenses

$3,514

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

295

Average Assistance

$5,281

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

23

Average Assistance

$2,115

Academics

Graduation Rate65%

Student Faculty Ratio20:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Computer Science

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Library and Information Science
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Social Work
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled39,835

Undergraduate

29,480

Graduate

10,355

Full-Time

73

Part-Time

27

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Water Polo

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Softball
  • Beach Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes