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San Jose State University
San Jose State University
SAN JOSE, CA . 4 Year 3.6
#744 in Best Colleges in America
ONE WASHINGTON SQ SAN JOSE, CA 95192

Overview

San Jose State University (SJSU) is a public university located in downtown San Jose, California. As the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University system, SJSU has a rich history and a commitment to access, inclusion, and academic excellence. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in various fields such as arts, sciences, business, and engineering. Known for its strong emphasis on student success, innovation, research, and hands-on learning, SJSU has strong ties with Silicon Valley industries. Beyond academics, SJSU offers a vibrant campus life with numerous clubs, organizations, and athletic teams. The university's mission is to enrich the lives of its students, transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of society.

Rankings

  • 52

    #52 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 5

    #5 38 in Best Colleges in America

  • 97

    #97 in Best Colleges for Public Health 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

  • B Academics
  • AValue
  • ADiversity
  • B Campus
  • A Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • A Location
  • C+Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • A Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    1,723 Graduates
  • Psychology
    482 Graduates
  • Communications
    311 Graduates
  • Public Health
    264 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    230 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    228 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    227 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    221 Graduates
  • Sociology
    212 Graduates
  • Nursing
    182 Graduates

Admissions

  • November 30
    Application Deadline
  • 84%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $70
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1010-1240
  • ACT Range
    19-26
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,184
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    69%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    69%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    23,015 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    5,273
  • Undergrads Over 25
    17%
  • Pell Grant
    38%
  • Varsity Athletes
    2%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Mountain West Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS

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