San Jose State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,742

2023 Average Net Price

$13,833

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.2%

35,780 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

36,062

72.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.7%

2,793 Graduates

About

San Jose State University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at San Jose State University were General Business Administration & Management (1,657 degrees awarded), General Psychology (486 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (276 degrees).

In 2023, 10,256 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at San Jose State University. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (3,377 degrees), 1.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,642 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at San Jose State University is $5,742, which is $−18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Jose State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,933 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at San Jose State University is $5,742, which is $18,833 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,833.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending San Jose State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,742

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at San Jose State University was $5,742. The cost of tuition at San Jose State University is $−18,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$13,833

2023 Value

2.71%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 San Jose State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,833. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of San Jose State University grew by 2.71%.

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

$18,917

Room and Board

$1,110

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at San Jose State University was of $18,917 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.44% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,110. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.12% 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

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at San Jose State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at San Jose State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4933 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 35,780 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.23% annual growth. Out of those 35,780 applicants, 28,708 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.2% acceptance rate.

There were 36,062 students enrolled at San Jose State University in 2023. 93% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

San Jose State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

28,708

Accepted Out of 35,780

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of San Jose State University was 80.2% (28,708 admissions from 35,780 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 76.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.23%, while admissions grew by 10.1%.

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 36,062 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at San Jose State University is 26,223 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,839. This means that 72.7% 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 34.2% Asian, 29% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% White, 4.84% Two or More Races, 3.27% Black or African American, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at San Jose State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (21.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.5%) and Asian Female (17.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%), followed by White Female (13.5%) and Asian Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

72.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at San Jose State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36,062 students. The full-time enrollment at San Jose State University is 26,223 and the part-time enrollment is 9,839. This means that 72.7% of students enrolled at San Jose State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

86%

2023 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 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

Asian
12,330 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
10,469 enrolled students
White
5,794 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at San Jose State University is 34.2% Asian, 29% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% White, 4.84% Two or More Races, 3.27% Black or African American, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.122% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 1,532 students (4.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 978 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 (3,377 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,642 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at San Jose State University is General Business Administration & Management (1,657 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (486 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (276 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (702 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,696 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (322 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (509,760 people), Software developers (504,340 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (364,452 people), Civil engineers (300,029 people), and Mechanical engineers (217,547 people).

The most specialized majors at San Jose State University in 2023 are Library Science (702 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,696 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (322 degrees), Communications (464 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (537 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at San Jose State University are Library Science (702 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,696 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (322 degrees), Communications (464 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (537 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (653,634 people), Computer Systems Design (565,023 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (471,385 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (467,735 people), and Construction (361,134 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 (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
1,657 degrees awarded
General Psychology
486 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
276 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at San Jose State University was General Business Administration & Management with 1,657 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

4,639

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

5,617

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4,639 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University, which is 0.826 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,617).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 971 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 810 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 810 degrees were awarded to men at San Jose State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.834 times less than the 971 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% 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, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (79.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at San Jose State University is Female and Asian (79.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.54% of graduates (71 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
3,377 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,642 degrees awarded
White
1,850 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at San Jose State University is asian (3,377 degrees awarded). There were 1.28 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,642 degrees).

4.16% of degree recipients (427 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Asian Female
1,768 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,632 degrees awarded
Asian Male
1,609 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at San Jose State University is asian female (1,768 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1,632 degrees).

Operations

San Jose State University has an endowment valued at nearly $183M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.1M (6.06%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, San Jose State University had a total salary expenditure of 719M. San Jose State University employs 265 Professors, 231 Assistant professors and 192 Associate professors. Most academics at San Jose State University are Male Professor (140), Female Professor (125), and Female Assistant professor (120).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose State University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 462 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 340 employees, and Service with 184 employees.

Endowment

$183M

2023 Endowment

9.11%

growth from 2022

San Jose State University has an endowment valued at about $183M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of San Jose State University grew 9.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $133M 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

$282M

2023 Salaries

growth from 2022

In 2023, San Jose State University paid a median of $282M in salaries, which represents 39.2% of their overall expenditure ($719M) and a 5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.06% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$93.4M

Instructional Salaries

866

Number of Employees

In 2023, San Jose State University paid a total of $93.4M to 866 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

265 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

462 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at San Jose State University were Professor with 265 employees, Assistant professor with 231 employees, and Associate professor with 192 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at San Jose State University were Business and Financial Operations with 462 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 340 employees, and Service with 184 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at San Jose State University was Male Professor with 140 employees, Female Professor with 125 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 120 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at San Jose State University.

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