School Summary

San Jose State University


General Information:

Founded in 1857, San Jose State University is located in Santa Clara county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 25:1.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

One Washington Square

San Jos??, CA
05192
For more information call: 408 924-1000. This school has a website at https://www.sjsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www2.calstate.edu/apply


Application Deadline: November
Application Fee: $70
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $6,084.00 $18,684.00
Room and Board $20,970.00 $20,970.00
Fees $2,326.00 $2,326.00
Total $29,380.00 $41,980.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.sjsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 11% 18%
600-699 38% 33%
500-599 33% 33%
400-499 16% 13%
300-399 1% 3%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 19%
24-29 46%
18-23 27%
12-17 8%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Indoor track, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Indoor track, Archery, Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Fencing, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Water polo, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Table tennis, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 14,059
Female 12,973
Total 27,111


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 17,408
Female 18,534
Total 36,062

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 39%
African American 3%
Hispanic 30%
Native American 0%
White 12%
Other 15%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 84%
At Least 25 Years Old 16%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 99%
Out Of State 1%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 16%
Live Off Campus 85%



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 26.0701                                           Zoology/Animal Biology
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 40.0401                                           Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0301                                           Dance, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0102                                           Digital Arts
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 50.0408                                           Interior Design
  • 50.0404                                           Industrial and Product Design
  • 50.0601                                           Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 01.1001                                           Food Science
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 26.1103                                           Bioinformatics
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 15.1503                                           Packaging Science
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0203                                           Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
  • 05.0201                                           African-American/Black Studies
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 16.0302                                           Japanese Language and Literature
  • 25.0101                                           Library and Information Science
  • 16.0301                                           Chinese Language and Literature
  • 38.0201                                           Religion/Religious Studies
  • 13.0406                                           Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 31.0101                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0707                                           Animal Physiology
  • 42.2804                                           Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • 26.0702                                           Entomology
  • 26.0503                                           Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  • 52.1003                                           Organizational Behavior Studies
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 26.1302                                           Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
  • 26.1310                                           Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • 26.0204                                           Molecular Biology
  • 26.0502                                           Microbiology, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 50.0904                                           Music Theory and Composition
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0701                                           Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 42.2801                                           Clinical Psychology
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0702                                           Quality Control Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 14.1801                                           Materials Engineering
  • 14.0201                                           Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 04.0301                                           City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
  • 14.0903                                           Computer Software Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 10.0202                                           Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.0202                                           Audiology/Audiologist
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0808                                           Public Finance
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 50.0910                                           Jazz/Jazz Studies
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 30.1801                                           Natural Sciences
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 30.1901                                           Nutrition Sciences
  • 30.3101                                           Human Computer Interaction
  • 51.0299                                           Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
  • 45.0299                                           Anthropology, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 50.0499                                           Design and Applied Arts, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 52.0899                                           Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • 40.0699                                           Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
  • 52.0999                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 42.9999                                           Psychology, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.