San Jose State University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

84.6%

Applicants (fall 2023)

35,780

Admitted (fall 2023)

28,708

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

4,520

Yield (admitted who enroll)

16%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

87%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

74%

SAT reading, middle 50%

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SAT math, middle 50%

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ACT composite, middle 50%

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Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

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High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

not considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

not considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

not considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$26,593

Tuition & fees – in-state

$8,410

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$21,010

Median debt at graduation

$15,000

Students with federal loans

20%

Graduate within 6 years

69%

Freshmen who return for year 2

87%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$58,993

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$78,988

Undergraduates

27,601

Graduate students

9,653

Student-to-faculty ratio

25 : 1

Women

48%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Full-time faculty

44%

President

Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson

Main phone

(408) 924-1000

Address

One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192-0186

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