San Jose State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

San Jose State University is a four-year, public school located in San Jose, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification. San Jose State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission .

85% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 37,132 applied, 31,419 accepted, and 4,604 enrolled in San Jose State. 2,388 men and 2,216 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,410 for California residents and $21,010 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $9,934 for California residents and $20,014 for others. Tuition has increased by 5.73% compared to last year at San Jose State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

15,371 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,367. For freshmen, 2,609 students (67%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,311. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 37,661 students enrolled San Jose State in 2025. By gender, 18,280 men and 19,381 women students are enrolled. There are 28,008 undergraduate and 9,653 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

212 Major Programs

6 programs through online 91 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of San Jose State is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 4%. The retention rate is 87% for full-time and 87% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 69% Transfer-out Rate 4% Retention Rate 87% Students to Faculty Ratio 25 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,987 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for San Jose State and the average faculty salary is $115,721. The studetns to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. There are 3,658 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $94,447. Number of Faculties 1,987 Average Faculty Salary $115,721 Number of Staffs 3,658 Average Staff Salary $94,447

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

San Jose State University is a member of Mountain West Conference (MW). See All Members

San Jose, CA