Good

Score: 65/100

San Jose State University

4-Year Public

📍 San Jose, California 95192

🌐 www.sjsu.edu/

Outcomes

B+

78/100

Affordability

C+

64/100

Resources

54/100

Experience

73/100

Prestige

C+

53/100

Quick Stats

36,062

Total Enrollment

65%

Graduation Rate

86%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

80%

Acceptance Rate

$13,833

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near San Jose State University ▼

11% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,931 students who need housing.

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🏆 Where San Jose State University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Computer Software Engineering

of 44 schools

Design and Applied Arts, Other

of 17 schools

#11

Library and Information Science

of 54 schools

#11

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

of 67 schools

#14

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

of 94 schools

#17

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

of 100 schools

#19

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

of 100 schools

#25

Data Science, General

of 64 schools

#26

Business Administration and Management, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$5,742	$17,622
Room	$10,236
Board	$6,450
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$32,310	$44,190

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

35%

Receive Pell Grants

24%

Take Out Loans

$13,833

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,743
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,863
$48,001 - $75,000	$12,948
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,047
$110,001+	$23,401

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 1,694 grads/yr Library and Information Science 764 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 475 grads/yr Psychology, General 455 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 281 grads/yr Computer Science 274 grads/yr Social Work 243 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 227 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 222 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 220 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 216 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 206 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 204 grads/yr Public Health, General 202 grads/yr Sociology, General 194 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 173 grads/yr Data Science, General 171 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 170 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 167 grads/yr Design and Applied Arts, Other 162 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from San Jose State University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

36,062

Total Students

52%

Women

82%

Traditional Age (18-24)

11%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 16%

Hispanic 29%

Black 3%

Asian 35%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 56%

Off-Campus (Renters) 11%

With Family 33%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,931 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%

Hybrid (Some Online) 50%

Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%

25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at San Jose State University?

San Jose State University has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend San Jose State University?

Tuition at San Jose State University is $5,742 for in-state students and $17,622 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,833.

What is the graduation rate at San Jose State University?

The graduation rate at San Jose State University is 65%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is San Jose State University a good school?

San Jose State University has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend San Jose State University?

San Jose State University has a total enrollment of 36,062 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near San Jose State University?

Yes! Approximately 11% of students at San Jose State University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,931 students who need rental housing near campus.

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