Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.0k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
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?
Sticker price$27,858
Net price (after aid)$13,741
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,743
$30k – $48k$9,863
$48k – $75k$12,948
$75k – $110k$17,047
$110k+$23,401
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$78,988
Median debt at graduation$15,000
Est. monthly loan payment$159
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.3×Graduates earn about 5.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants35%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans21%
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.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
65%
Freshman Retention
86%
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.
Lower net price
$13.7k below avg
Out-of-state value
$19.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.0k
below avg
Out-of-state
$19.9k
below avg
Net price
$13.7k
below avg
Pell
35%
above avg
Median debt
$15k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$79k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
80%
SAT range
860 - 1094
ACT range
14 - 22
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San Jose, CA 95192
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (34)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsEnvironmental ScienceMathematicsChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering
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About San Jose State University
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- Where is San Jose State University located?
- San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is San Jose State University?
- San Jose State University is a public university 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 State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at San Jose State University is approximately 80%. 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 State University?
- San Jose State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $7,992 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 State University?
- San Jose State University reports total enrollment of approximately 35,708 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 State University?
- 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 State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of San Jose State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). San Jose State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/san-jose-state-university