San Jose State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #572 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #204 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #179 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In San Jose |
| #13 of 1,020 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 180 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 26,863
- Graduates
- 8,888
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- sjsu.edu
San Jose State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
San Jose State University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 69% | 84% |
| Applicants | 34,002 | 17,189 | 16,813 |
| Admissions | 26,083 | 11,935 | 14,148 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,877 | 2,036 | 1,841 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 160 | 95 | 65 |
19,698 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,790 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Asian | 12304 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10143 (28%) |
| White | 5934 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3051 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 1653 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1292 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 1181 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 147 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,210
- Students receiving aid
- 65%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,742 | $7,176 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,622 | $16,680 |
| Fee in-district | $2,157 | $2,157 |
| Fee in-state | $2,157 | $2,157 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,157 | $2,157 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,261 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,656 |
| Room charge | $9,476 |
| Meal charge | $6,180 |
San Jose State University majors
San Jose State University has granted 7,339 bachelor's degrees across 81 programs, 2,953 master's across 70 programs, and 33 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at San Jose State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1,710 | 99 | |
| Library and Information Science | 719 | ||
| Psychology, General | 581 | 15 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 158 | 256 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 308 | 32 | |
| Computer Science | 288 | 33 | |
| Public Health, General | 249 | 43 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 248 | 34 | |
| Social Work | 79 | 168 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 237 | 6 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 166 | 66 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 182 | 42 | |
| Sociology, General | 216 | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 208 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 167 | 31 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 99 | 87 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 177 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 90 | 77 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 163 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 145 | 13 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 101 | 47 | |
| Education, General | 122 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 101 | 8 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 74 | 31 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 98 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 83 | 14 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 74 | 21 | |
| Management Science | 95 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 86 | ||
| Economics, General | 77 | 7 | |
| Environmental Science | 70 | 7 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 75 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 73 | ||
| Radio and Television | 70 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 61 | 6 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 63 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 41 | 18 | |
| History, General | 48 | 10 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 58 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 57 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 57 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 57 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 55 | ||
| Advertising | 54 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 54 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 51 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 35 | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 48 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 46 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 39 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 29 | 8 | |
| Informatics | 32 | ||
| Physics, General | 19 | 13 | |
| Music Performance, General | 31 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 29 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | ||
| Taxation | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 28 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 28 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 28 | ||
| Journalism | 27 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 13 | 13 | |
| Philosophy | 15 | 10 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 23 | ||
| Linguistics | 17 | 6 | |
| Materials Engineering | 15 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | 15 | |
| Music, General | 5 | 17 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 21 | ||
| Graphic Design | 21 | ||
| Public Administration | 21 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | 12 | |
| Nursing Practice | 18 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 17 | ||
| Dance, General | 16 | ||
| Statistics, General | 16 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 5 | 10 | |
| Archives & Archival Administration | 14 | ||
| Interior Design | 14 | ||
| Criminology | 13 | ||
| Geography | 9 | 4 | |
| Packaging Science | 13 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 12 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 10 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 9 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 8 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 8 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Digital Arts | 1 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7,339 | 2,953 | 33 |
San Jose State University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 64% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
San Jose State University is a world-class research university with 26,490 scientific papers published and 320,799 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 282 | 978 |
| 1992 | 252 | 1544 |
| 1993 | 233 | 1092 |
| 1994 | 256 | 1298 |
| 1995 | 218 | 1447 |
| 1996 | 257 | 1544 |
| 1997 | 275 | 1771 |
| 1998 | 264 | 2153 |
| 1999 | 239 | 2283 |
| 2000 | 241 | 2762 |
| 2001 | 267 | 2853 |
| 2002 | 442 | 4010 |
| 2003 | 385 | 4130 |
| 2004 | 381 | 4372 |
| 2005 | 413 | 5022 |
| 2006 | 448 | 5766 |
| 2007 | 425 | 6139 |
| 2008 | 444 | 7116 |
| 2009 | 520 | 8384 |
| 2010 | 482 | 9783 |
| 2011 | 537 | 11399 |
| 2012 | 534 | 12985 |
| 2013 | 579 | 14017 |
| 2014 | 688 | 15040 |
| 2015 | 653 | 14881 |
| 2016 | 692 | 15135 |
| 2017 | 763 | 14998 |
| 2018 | 791 | 18125 |
| 2019 | 6700 | 19320 |
| 2020 | 981 | 21439 |
| 2021 | 1298 | 24619 |
| 2022 | 1318 | 24859 |
| 2023 | 1067 | 24857 |
San Jose State University alumni
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Stevie Nicks
- Occupations
- diaristsinger-songwritersongwritersingerrecording artist
- Biography
-
Stephanie Lynn Nicks is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band Fleetwood Mac and as a solo artist.
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Lindsey Buckingham
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterguitaristsingerrecord producercomposer
- Biography
-
Lindsey Adams Buckingham is an American musician and record producer, best known as the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the band Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987 and 1997 to 2018. In addition to his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has released seven solo studio albums and three live albums. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Buckingham was ranked 100th in Rolling Stone's 2011 list of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Buckingham is known for his fingerpicking guitar style.
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Kurtwood Smith
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actortelevision actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Kurtwood Larson Smith is an American television and film actor. He is known for playing Clarence Boddicker in RoboCop (1987), Robert Griggs in Rambo III (1988), and Red Forman in That '70s Show (1998–2006) and That '90s Show (2023–present), as well as for his many appearances in science fiction films and television programs (Lou Grant, Star Trek, The X-Files). He also starred in the seventh season of 24. He voiced Gene on Regular Show (2012–2017), portrayed Leslie Claret on Patriot (2015–2018), and Old Man Peterson on The Ranch (2017–2020).
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Christopher Darden
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Christopher Allen Darden is an American lawyer, author, lecturer, and judicial candidate. He worked for 15 years in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, where he gained national attention as a co-prosecutor in the O. J. Simpson murder case. Darden is currently running for Judge of the Superior Court in Los Angeles County.
General info
| Alternative names | SJSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Powering Silicon Valley |
| Colors | gold, blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,812 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One Washington Square San Jose, California, 95192-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,013,000 |
| Phone | 4089241000 |