Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
San Jose State University is a public institution in San Jose with particular strength in business and engineering.
A large campus of 26.8K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
65% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,988 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,741.
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News & Alerts
San Jose State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,741
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
202
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Programs (176)
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
10-Year Earnings by Gender
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Varsity Sports — Spartans
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average