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San Jose State University is a public regional university located in San Jose, California. San Jose State University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at San Jose State University is in the top 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $67,365 10 years after enrolling, 27th in California, and in the top 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, San Jose State University bachelor students earn 20% more than the national average. San Jose State University is ranked 24th in California.
San Jose State University’s median net annual cost of $16,542 and average years to graduate of 5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at San Jose State University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Psychology, Comms & Media Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Justice - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$16,542
Average years to graduate
5
Registered Nursing
Rank: #31
Economic score: 0.74
Design & Applied Arts
Rank: #3
Economic score: 0.81
Electrical Engineering
Rank: #44
Economic score: 1.11
Civil Engineering
Rank: #28
Economic score: 1.31
Mechanical Engineering
Rank: #63
Economic score: 1.32
Health & Fitness
Rank: #11
Economic score: 2.06
Biology
Rank: #21
Economic score: 2.18
Sociology
Rank: #29
Economic score: 2.85
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #54
Economic score: 5.54
Economics
Rank: #334
Economic score: 9.65
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at San Jose State University - Library Science, Computer Engineering, Social Work, Business Administration, Student Counseling, Therapeutic professions - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Education
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.11
Civil Engineering
Rank: #9
Economic score: 0.24
Urban/community planning
Rank: #2
Economic score: 0.4
Public Health
Rank: #17
Economic score: 0.42
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 5 years. 74% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at San Jose State University is 7% higher than the state average, and 17% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At San Jose State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 37% of the measured graduating class, 2% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at San Jose State University graduates within 5 years.
San Jose State University is in the top 25% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
San Jose State University’s economic mobility score of 33.62 is calculated by adjusting the 1.12 economic score of lower-income students by the 37% pell grant recipients within the student body. San Jose State University’s EMS of 33.62 ranks in the top 10% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 10%
The average Title IV recipient at San Jose State University pays $16,542 a year, $12,483 less than the $29,025 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $16,542
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At San Jose State University, 66% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $16,542 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 17% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,350. This is 37% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,861
Pell grants
$4,679
State grants
$2,774
Institutional grants
$6,398
San Jose State University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 84% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 30,441 applicants, of which 25,682 were admitted and 4,222 enrolled. San Jose State University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
81%
83%
Female
52%
59%
First time
47%
59%
In-state
97%
68%
1st generation
49%
35%
White
14%
52%
Black
4%
14%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Asian
37%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
1%
0.3%
Other
16%
12%