Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
This school$1.4k
CC avg$3.8k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$1,366
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,486
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,845
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$19,533
Net price (after aid)$16,658
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$15,935
$30k – $48k$16,583
$48k – $75k$17,832
$75k – $110k$22,545
$110k+$22,403
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$46,215
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants21%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans1%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$9.5k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$1.4k
below avg
Out-of-state
$9.5k
Net price
$16.7k
Pell
21%
Earnings (10y)
$46.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (31)
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity
Business
AccountingMarketingManagement
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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- Where is San Jose City College located?
- San Jose City College is located in San Jose, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Jose City College?
- San Jose City College is a public community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at San Jose City College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Jose City College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at San Jose City College?
- San Jose City College's published in-state tuition is approximately $1,366 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend San Jose City College?
- San Jose City College reports total enrollment of approximately 7,039 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about San Jose City College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with San Jose City College.
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