San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq
San Jose CA 95192
(408) 924-1000
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General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
32,749 (25,187 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
72% / 28%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
76% / 24%
- In-State / Out-of-State
98% / 2%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,382
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,552
- Room & Board$10,438
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,623
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$11,815
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants21,577
- Students Admitted
13,874
(64%)
- Students Enrolled3,276
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
Architecture and related services
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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
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Microbiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Engineering
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Computer Software Engineering
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Industrial Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Quality Control Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Chinese Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Japanese Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Communication Disorders, General
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Library science
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Library Science/Librarianship
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Behavioral Sciences
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Gerontology
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Transportation and materials moving
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Industrial Design
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Interior Design
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants21,577
- Students Admitted
13,874
(64%)
- Students Enrolled3,276
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
430-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-580
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$55
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline11/30
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordNeither required nor recommended
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,382
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$14,552
- Room & Board$10,438
- Books & Supplies$1,656
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,623
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$11,815
- Federal Grants27%$3,690
- Pell Grants27%$3,275
- Other Federal Grants17%$681
- State & Local Grants26%$1,823
- Institutional Grants26%$2,927
- Federal Loans24%N/A
- Non-Federal LoansN/AN/A
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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