San Jose,
CA
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About SJSU
San Jose State University is a public, state university in the city of San Jose, California. The college enrolls around 35,751 students per year, including 26,912 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for San Jose State University
It is moderately difficult to get into SJSU. Around 75% of applicants get into SJSU each year. In 2022, 26,083 out of 34,783 total applicants were accepted.
| San Jose State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
SJSU Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Nov 30
Transfer Applications are Due
Nov 30
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to SJSU is Nov 30.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to SJSU is Nov 30.
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SJSU SAT Scores
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Reading SAT Range
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SJSU Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$28,796
In State$40,676
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,742
$17,622
Fees
$2,250
$2,250
Housing
$19,866
$19,866
Books
$938
$938
Student Life
Wondering what life at SJSU is like? There are approximately 35,751 students enrolled at SJSU, including 26,912 undergraduate students and 8,839 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 99% percent are from CA and 1% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time19%
Part Time99%
In State1%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
35,751
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
75%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$7,992
Out-of-State
$19,872
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Nov 30
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