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San Jose State University

San Jose State University is a public university in a large city in the San Jose, CA metro with 27,111 students and a 85% acceptance rate.

San Jose, California · Public · City, large · 27,111 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Mountain West Conference

Admission rate

85%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$13,760

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

69%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

86%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$78,988

10 years after entry

Students

27,111

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallNovember 30, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: sjsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,730
$30,001–48,000$10,114
$48,001–75,000$12,099
$75,001–110,000$15,102
Over $110,000$22,862

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSan Jose State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 303 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 30 & MATH 317 credits
Biology3BIOL 106 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 30A6 credits
Physics 13PHYS 2A4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 1A6 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1A & ENGL 106 credits
Psychology3PSYC 13 credits
Show all 42 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 303 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 30 & MATH 317 credits
Biology3BIOL 106 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 30A6 credits
Physics 13PHYS 2A4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 1A6 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL 1A & ENGL 1B6 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1A & ENGL 106 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL 1A & ENGL 1B6 credits
Psychology3PSYC 13 credits
Statistics3STAT 95 or SOCI 15 or PH 673 credits
Computer Science A3CS 46A3 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 1A4 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 1B4 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1A & HIST 1B6 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1B3 credits
Environmental Science3Elective credit4 credits
Physics 23PHYS 2B4 credits
European History3HIST 10A & HIST 10B6 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 103 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1A6 credits
Computer Science Principles3Elective Credit3 credits
Art History3ARTH 70A & ARTH 70B6 credits
Music Theory3Elective credit6 credits
Calculus BC/AB Subscore3MATH 303 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3CHIN 1A6 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 23 credits
Drawing3ART 243 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1A6 credits
German Language and Culture3GERM 1A6 credits
Italian Language and Culture3ITAL 1A6 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3JPN 1A6 credits
Latin3Elective credit6 credits
Music Theory - Aural Subscore3No Credit0 credits
Music Theory - Non Aural Subscore3No Credit0 credits
Physics C, Elec and Mag3PHYS 514 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 504 credits
Precalculus3MATH 195 credits
Research3No Credit0 credits
Seminar3Elective Credit3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPAN 1B6 credits
Studio Art, 2D Design3ART 123 credits
Studio Art, 3D Design3Elective Credit3 credits
U.S. Govt and Politics3Elective Credit3 credits
U.S. History3HIST 20A & HIST 20B6 credits

Source: catalog.sjsu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management1,594
Psychology432
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness261
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies214
Sociology194
Computer Science182
Biology/Biological Sciences178
Speech Communication and Rhetoric177
Show the other 74 majors
Public Health170
Mechanical Engineering168
Design and Applied Arts, Other161
Early Childhood Education and Teaching159
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse157
Computer Software Engineering156
Fine/Studio Arts153
Electrical and Electronics Engineering101
Engineering Technologies/Technicians97
Civil Engineering96
Computer Engineering83
Political Science and Government74
English Language and Literature68
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering60
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering55
Nutrition Sciences54
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology54
Environmental Science53
Social Work52
Information Science/Studies52
Radio and Television52
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics49
History49
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies47
Communication Sciences and Disorders45
Chemistry42
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other42
Art/Art Studies41
Mathematics40
Advertising40
Industrial Engineering38
Behavioral Sciences38
Applied Mathematics37
Forensic Science and Technology36
Economics35
Journalism29
Music Performance27
Public Relations/Image Management24
Philosophy23
Interior Design22
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies21
Anthropology21
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts20
Hospitality Administration/Management19
Physics16
Graphic Design15
Chemical Engineering15
Industrial and Product Design12
International/Globalization Studies12
Linguistics10
Materials Engineering9
Packaging Science9
Japanese Language and Literature9
Music8
Social Sciences8
Spanish Language and Literature8
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies8
Engineering7
Dance6
Humanities/Humanistic Studies6
African-American/Black Studies5
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology5
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology5
Geography5
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography4
Geology/Earth Science4
Visual and Performing Arts4
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
French Language and Literature2
Industrial Technology/Technician2
Organizational Behavior Studies1
Digital Arts1
Chinese Language and Literature1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Water Polo

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), destinomovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

1,995,484 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)

Nearest hub airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (SJC)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.8 of 20

Elevation

87 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

43°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

21 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,402 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size