San Jose State University
San Jose State University is a public 4-year institution in San Jose, CA. It enrolls about 36,062 students and admits roughly 80% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | San Jose, CA 95192 |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Enrollment | 36,062 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Applicants / admitted | 35,780 / 28,708 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $7,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,872 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 65% |
| Transfer-out rate | 5% |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,833 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| Website | www.sjsu.edu/ |
| Phone | 4089241000 |
Admissions
About 35,780 students applied and 28,708 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,520 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $7,992 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,872. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,833 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,743 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,863 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,948 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,047 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,401 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 4,320 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 65% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
San Jose State University is in San Jose, CA, Santa Clara County. Its coordinates are 37.3366, -121.8806.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at San Jose State University?
About 80% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 35,780 applicants.
How much does San Jose State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $7,992 for in-state students and $19,872 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend San Jose State University?
About 36,062 students are enrolled.