San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · City · 27,601 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
San Jose, CA, 95192-0186 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
3 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,593
Out-of-state COA
$39,193
Avg net price
$13,760
Room & board
$20,971
In-state tuition
$8,410
Out-of-state tuition
$21,010
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,730
$30–48k
$10,114
$48–75k
$12,099
$75–110k
$15,102
$110k+
$22,862
Admissions
Admit rate
85%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
67%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
4%
Consumer completion
78%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
72%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,448
Median earnings (10yr)
$78,988
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$22,996
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 52%Women 48%
25
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$29,408
Independent students
27%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
12%
Hispanic
33%
Black
4%
Asian
39%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$62,448
10 years after entry
$78,988
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Institutional
Endowment
$208M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$12,896/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,020
Federal loan rate
20%
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