San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

Public large campus City: Large 27,601 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$13,760per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$8,410published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$21,010published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$78,98810 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Large
Residential character
Primarily commuter — most students live off campus

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing26%
  • Engineering13%
  • Psychology8%
  • Visual & performing arts8%
  • Social sciences5%
  • Health professions5%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FBS

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: San Jose State University.