San Jose State University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #561 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #202 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #177 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 3 | In San Jose |
| #12 of 1,036 | For Aviation |
| Top50% | For 172 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 28,288
- Graduates
- 8,845
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 80% | 88% |
| Applicants | 30,441 | 15,147 | 15,294 |
| Admissions | 25,682 | 12,162 | 13,520 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,009 | 2,157 | 1,852 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 213 | 131 | 82 |
19,939 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11,794 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | 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 |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Asian | 12592 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10238 (28%) |
| White | 6323 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3379 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 1721 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1395 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 1277 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 168 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0%) |
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
- $9,184
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
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 | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Fee in-state | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,110 | $2,110 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,261 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,942 |
| Room charge | $9,062 |
| Meal charge | $5,880 |
San Jose State University majors
San Jose State University has granted 7,160 bachelor's degrees across 79 programs, 2,906 master's across 66 programs, and 20 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 | 1,723 | 67 | |
| Library and Information Science | 609 | ||
| Computer Software Engineering | 149 | 391 | |
| Psychology, General | 479 | 33 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 311 | 21 | |
| Public Health, General | 264 | 34 | |
| Computer Science | 230 | 57 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 132 | 154 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 140 | 119 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 227 | 23 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 228 | 9 | |
| Education, General | 233 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 219 | 5 | |
| Sociology, General | 211 | 2 | |
| Social Work | 49 | 162 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 154 | 55 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 182 | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 171 | 32 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 124 | 45 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 136 | 10 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 133 | ||
| Economics, General | 118 | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 99 | 13 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 72 | 33 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 95 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 54 | 35 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 71 | 14 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 80 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 80 | ||
| Radio and Television | 76 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 74 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 55 | 16 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 70 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 62 | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 64 | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 61 | 5 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 63 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 62 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 55 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | 51 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 53 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 52 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 51 | ||
| Journalism | 51 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 44 | 5 | |
| History, General | 38 | 10 | |
| Advertising | 42 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 41 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 40 | ||
| Management Science | 39 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 37 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 | 12 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 32 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 23 | 8 | |
| Interior Design | 27 | ||
| Linguistics | 15 | 11 | |
| Music Performance, General | 26 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 20 | 5 | |
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | 18 | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 23 | ||
| Philosophy | 19 | 4 | |
| Archives & Archival Administration | 22 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 21 | ||
| Packaging Science | 20 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 19 | ||
| Materials Engineering | 14 | 5 | |
| Taxation | 19 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 6 | 12 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 16 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 16 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 16 | ||
| Informatics | 16 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| Statistics, General | 15 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 14 | ||
| Japanese Language and Literature | 14 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 5 | 7 | |
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 12 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 8 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 7 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 7 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Geography | 3 | 2 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7,160 | 2,906 | 20 |
San Jose State University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 25% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 65% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
San Jose State University is a world-class research university with 23,629 scientific papers published and 284,532 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 212 | 740 |
| 1991 | 271 | 924 |
| 1992 | 237 | 1284 |
| 1993 | 231 | 1047 |
| 1994 | 253 | 1236 |
| 1995 | 208 | 1409 |
| 1996 | 248 | 1463 |
| 1997 | 275 | 1724 |
| 1998 | 264 | 2094 |
| 1999 | 235 | 2217 |
| 2000 | 248 | 2646 |
| 2001 | 272 | 2769 |
| 2002 | 292 | 3387 |
| 2003 | 337 | 3793 |
| 2004 | 347 | 4070 |
| 2005 | 375 | 4739 |
| 2006 | 377 | 5357 |
| 2007 | 412 | 5744 |
| 2008 | 425 | 6732 |
| 2009 | 489 | 7898 |
| 2010 | 459 | 9041 |
| 2011 | 501 | 10774 |
| 2012 | 516 | 12101 |
| 2013 | 534 | 13187 |
| 2014 | 666 | 14255 |
| 2015 | 600 | 14365 |
| 2016 | 634 | 14014 |
| 2017 | 719 | 14349 |
| 2018 | 724 | 16068 |
| 2019 | 5931 | 17779 |
| 2020 | 899 | 19734 |
| 2021 | 1334 | 25487 |
| 2022 | 1211 | 22847 |
San Jose State University alumni
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Stevie Nicks
- Occupations
- diaristrecording artistsingersongwritersinger-songwriter
- 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
- composerrecord producersingerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
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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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Christopher Darden
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Christopher Allen Darden is an American lawyer, author, actor, and lecturer. 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.
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Kurtwood Smith
- Occupations
- film actordub actorvoice actoractortelevision 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), Leslie Claret on Patriot (2015–2018), and Old Man Peterson on The Ranch (2017–2020).
General info
| Alternative names | SJSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1857 |
| Motto | Powering Silicon Valley |
| Colors | gold, blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 2,822 |
| 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 |