San Jose State University

San Jose, CA

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Overview Common Data Set

Acceptance Rate

80%

Enrollment

26,757

Graduation Rate

65%

Student-Faculty Ratio

25:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$78,988

Retention Rate

86%

Admissions

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,992

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,872

Avg Net Price

$13,741

Room & Board

$19,866

Total COA

$25,695

Median Debt

$15,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$9,743

$30,001–48,000

$9,863

$48,001–75,000

$12,948

$75,001–110,000

$17,047

$110,001+

$23,401

Pell Grant Rate: 35%

Federal Loan Rate: 21%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$39,738

Estimated Net Price$13,741 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

65%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$78,988

Retention Rate

86%

Median Debt

$15,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

24.7%

Engineering

12.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

7.5%

Psychology

7.1%

Health Professions

6.9%

Communication

6.4%

Social Sciences

5.5%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

4.4%

Computer Science

3.7%

Criminal Justice

3.4%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	1,548	$67,641
Psychology, General	428	$55,532
Fine and Studio Arts	280	$40,789
Computer Engineering	276	$127,047
Communication and Media Studies	273	$60,813
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	248	—
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	232	$58,866
Public Health	221	—
Mechanical Engineering	193	$95,510
Sociology	190	$61,967
Criminal Justice and Corrections	174	$60,503
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	170	$130,227
Computer Science	163	$136,471
Biology, General	154	$71,804
Design and Applied Arts	153	$82,682