San Jose State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,084

5.96% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,892

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0226%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

84.6%

37,132 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

37,661

73.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

69.2%

2,564 Graduates

About

San Jose State University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at San Jose State University were General Business Administration & Management (1,594 degrees awarded), General Psychology (438 degrees), and General Health & Physical Education (261 degrees).

In 2024, 9,734 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Jose State University. 54.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (3,154 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,657 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Jose State University is $6,084, which is $−17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at San Jose State University was 0.0226%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,430 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at San Jose State University is $6,084, which is $17,916 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,892.

In 2024, 56% of undergraduate students attending San Jose State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,084

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Jose State University was $6,084. The cost of tuition at San Jose State University is $−17,916 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of San Jose State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,892

2024 Value

0.427%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 San Jose State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,892. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of San Jose State University grew by 0.427%.

This chart compares the average net price of San Jose State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,649

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Jose State University was of $19,649 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.87% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 15.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at San Jose State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at San Jose State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.75% with respect to 2023, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at San Jose State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0226%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at San Jose State University was 0.0226%, which represents 1 out of the 4430 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

San Jose State University received 37,132 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.78% annual growth. Out of those 37,132 applicants, 31,419 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.6% acceptance rate.

There were 37,661 students enrolled at San Jose State University in 2024. 93% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

San Jose State University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

31,419

Accepted Out of 37,132

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Jose State University was 84.6% (31,419 admissions from 37,132 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.78%, while admissions grew by 9.44%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of San Jose State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

93%

Submission Percentage (2020)

3,085

Scores Submitted (2020)

93% of enrolled first-time students at San Jose State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

San Jose State University had a total enrollment of 37,661 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at San Jose State University is 27,707 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,954. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at San Jose State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at San Jose State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.8% Asian, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% White, 4.93% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.101% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Jose State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (21.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18%) and Asian Female (17.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%), followed by White Female (13.3%) and Asian Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Jose State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37,661 students. The full-time enrollment at San Jose State University is 27,707 and the part-time enrollment is 9,954. This means that 73.6% of students enrolled at San Jose State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at San Jose State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at San Jose State University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), San Jose State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at San Jose State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
12,740 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
11,208 enrolled students
White
6,028 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Jose State University is 33.8% Asian, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 16% White, 4.93% Two or More Races, 3.29% Black or African American, 0.398% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.101% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,669 students (4.43%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 924 more women than men received degrees from San Jose State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at San Jose State University is asian (3,154 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,657 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at San Jose State University is General Business Administration & Management (1,594 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (438 degrees) and General Health & Physical Education (261 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at San Jose State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (778 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,506 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (302 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Jose State University are Software developers (536,809 people), Other managers (526,231 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (374,844 people), Civil engineers (314,097 people), and Mechanical engineers (223,165 people).

The most specialized majors at San Jose State University in 2024 are Library Science (778 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,506 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (302 degrees), Communications (352 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (500 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Jose State University are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at San Jose State University are Library Science (778 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,506 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (302 degrees), Communications (352 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (500 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at San Jose State University are Computer Systems Design (670,145 people), Elementary & secondary schools (522,728 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (505,830 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (461,149 people), and Construction (408,281 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by San Jose State University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
1,594 degrees awarded
General Psychology
438 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
261 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Jose State University was General Business Administration & Management with 1,594 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at San Jose State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,405

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,329

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,405 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University, which is 0.827 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,329).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at San Jose State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 944 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 750 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 750 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.794 times less than the 944 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from San Jose State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 72% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (90%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at San Jose State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (90% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.77% of graduates (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Asian
3,154 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,657 degrees awarded
White
1,657 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Jose State University is asian (3,154 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,657 degrees).

3.82% of degree recipients (372 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Asian Female
1,838 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,768 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,746 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Jose State University is asian female (1,838 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (1,768 degrees).

Operations

San Jose State University has an endowment valued at nearly $208M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 21M (10.1%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, San Jose State University had a total salary expenditure of 756M. San Jose State University employs 259 Professors, 217 Assistant professors and 206 Associate professors. Most academics at San Jose State University are Male Professor (135), Female Professor (124), and Female Associate professor (123).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 465 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 343 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 180 employees.

Endowment

$208M

2024 Endowment

13.7%

growth from 2023

San Jose State University has an endowment valued at about $208M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of San Jose State University grew 13.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $162M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at San Jose State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$295M

2024 Salaries

4.46%

growth from 2023

In 2024, San Jose State University paid a median of $295M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($756M) and a 4.46% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.26% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$103M

Instructional Salaries

862

Number of Employees

In 2024, San Jose State University paid a total of $103M to 862 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose State University were Business and Financial Operations with 465 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 343 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 180 employees.

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