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San Jose State University

San Jose, California 95192-0186

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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.

Established
1857
Motto
"Powering Silicon Valley"
Mascot
Sammy Spartan
Type
Public research university
Conference
Mountain West Conference (MWC)
Division
Division I
80%Acceptance
SAT Avg
26,757Students
18:1Student:Faculty
65%Grad Rate
$78,988Earnings 10yr
$13,741Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.2%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,992
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,872
Room & Board$19,866
Books & Supplies$938
Total Cost of Attendance$25,695
Average Net Price$13,741
Median Debt at Graduation$15,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$159

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,743
$30–48K$9,863
$48–75K$12,948
$75–110K$17,047
$110K+$23,401

Programs (176)

Student Body

Undergrads
26,757
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 13%
Black 3%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 39%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.6%
Freshman Retention86.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$62,448
8 Years$70,420
10 Years$78,988

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,000
Men
$69,200

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Varsity Sports — Spartans

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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