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San Jose State University
San Jose, CAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 85% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
San Jose State University is a public institution located in the city setting of San Jose, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 27.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 85%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
27.6K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
85% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
85%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing26% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $160,714
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $155,843
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $151,760
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $143,080
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $119,589
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $116,237
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $115,218
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $114,115
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $112,360
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $111,358
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $108,084
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $106,415
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $104,129
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $102,199
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $101,217
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $99,007
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $98,041
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $96,679
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $93,917
Debt: N/A
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $91,624
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,760
In-State Tuition$8,410
Out-of-State Tuition$21,010
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$62,448
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,988
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
52%
Men48%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
49%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$44,094
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