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San Jose State University

San Jose, CA · City · 27,601 students
HSI
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
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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
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Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
3 mi away
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Admission Rate
85%
Cost of Attendance
$26,593
per academic year
Graduation Rate
67%
Median Earnings
$78,988
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Enrollment
27,601
Large (10k+)
Cost
In-state tuition
$8,410
Out-of-state tuition
$21,010
Room & board
$20,971
Avg net price
$13,760
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%
Outcomes
Graduation rate
67%
1st-yr retention
87%
Consumer completion
78%
Median earnings (6yr)
$62,448
Median earnings (10yr)
$78,988
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Student Body
Men 52%Women 48%
25
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
49%
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
Business Administration, Management and Operations1657
Psychology, General486
Communication and Media Studies276
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness260
Computer Engineering251
Computer Science244
Design and Applied Arts222
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing217
Public Health209
Fine and Studio Arts207
Criminal Justice and Corrections203
Biology, General185
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods184
Sociology177
Mechanical Engineering158
Civil Engineering127
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$12,896/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,020
Federal loan rate
20%