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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Spartans
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia