San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, CA, serving approximately 26,757 students. It has an acceptance rate of 80%.
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Tuition
$7,992
Acceptance
80.23%
Students
35,708
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$7,992
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,872
Avg On-Campus Living
$19,866
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.3×Graduates earn about 5.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80.23%
SAT range
860 - 1094
ACT range
14 - 22
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
35,708
Undergrads
26,757
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
240
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
269
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.88
Property Rate / 1,000
4.3
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
San Jose
Violent Rate / 100k
597
Property Rate / 100k
3,336
Location
Institution does not report this
San Jose, CA 95192