San Jose State University

Overview

San Jose State University is a Comprehensive institution located in San Jose, CA.

Location & Contact

Address One Washington Square
San Jose, CA  95192-0001
United States

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Food Science
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Related
Biology/biological Sciences
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Finance
Finance And Financial Management Services Related
Hospitality Administration
Human Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/media
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Counselor Education/school Counseling And Guidance
Education
Educational Leadership And Administration
Higher Education/higher Education Administration
Special Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Quality Control Technology
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
French
Japanese
Linguistics
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Health/health-care Administration
Occupational Therapy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Parks, Recreation And Leisure
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
Chemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Psychology Related
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Social Sciences
Sociology
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dance
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Music
Music Performance
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36,243

Applied

19,811

Accepted

27,327

Enrolled

Female Admissions

18,093

Females Applied

11,160

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

18,150

Males Applied

8,651

Males Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

55

Application Fee

3.5

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	December 15th	December 15th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	December 15th	December 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	570	520	620
SAT Math	582	520	640
ACT Composite	23	19	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,742

In-state

15,246

Out-of-state

Fees

1,946

Full-time student fees

16,442

Room & board

11,642

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

18,759

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,287

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,880

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,380

Avg. Loan Aid

1,803

Avg. Grant Aid

11,567

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

70%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

27,327

Total Undergrad students

8%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	28.38%
Black or African American	3.29%
White or Caucasian	15.03%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	35.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.48%
Two or more races	4.77%
Other	3.93%

Gender

Male (50.74%)

Female (49.26%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	14%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Weeks of Welcome, Spartan Speaker Series and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	Division 1A
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	No	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

1,858

Total Faculty

26:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 720

Part-time - 1,138

Male - 909

Female - 949

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