San Jose State University (SJSU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Dormitory capacity	4,261
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in San Jose, California, SJSU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that SJSU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

San Jose State University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

SJSU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,852

Cost of attendance at San Jose State University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,732

Cost of attendance at San Jose State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at San Jose State University received on average $9,184 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,184

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,225	38%	$4,973	$6,092,509
Other Federal Grant	1,225	38%	$5,103	$6,250,974
State Grant/Scholarships	1,814	56%	$2,774	$5,031,448
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,267	39%	$6,398	$8,105,732
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,111	66%	$9,184	$19,388,154

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of San Jose State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of San Jose State University students is 68.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.6%.

68.8%

asian 79.2% 988 students
African American 63.4% 78 students
white 65.4% 310 students
unknown 63.9% 69 students
hawaiian 81.8% 9 students
hispanic 58.8% 559 students
International Students 66.1% 146 students
Mixed Race 66.5% 125 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Baseball Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

San Jose State University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

San Jose State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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