San Jose State University

#744 in Best Colleges in America

SAN JOSE, CA · 4 Year ·

3.6

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ONE WASHINGTON SQ SAN JOSE, CA 95192

Hispanic-Serving Institution
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

38 in Best Colleges in America

Most Liberal Colleges in America 52 of 100
Best Colleges for Public Health in America 97 of 281
Best Big Colleges in America 109 of 126

Academics

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

Value

Diversity

B minus

Campus

A minus

Athletics

A minus

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

A minus

Location

C+

Dorms

Campus Food

A minus

Student Life

C+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

1,723 Graduates

#2Psychology

482 Graduates

#3Communications

311 Graduates

#4Public Health

264 Graduates

#5Computer Science

230 Graduates

#6Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

228 Graduates

#7Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

227 Graduates

#8Early Childhood Education

221 Graduates

#9Sociology

212 Graduates

#10Nursing

182 Graduates

Admissions

84%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

November 30

SAT Range

1010-1240

ACT Range

19-26

Application Fee

$70

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$14,603

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,184

Students Receiving Financial Aid

69%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$56,100

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

69%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

23,015

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

23,015 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

5,273

Undergrads Over 25

17%

Pell Grant

38%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

19:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Mountain West Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FBS