San Jose State University
Public university · San Jose, CA · 27,601 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
85%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$14,241
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,920
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into San Jose State University?
San Jose State University accepts about 85 of every 100 applicants (85%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says San Jose State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Jose State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does San Jose State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,920 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,241 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,846 for CA residents and $22,166 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,846
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,166
- Room & board$21,890
- Total cost of attendance$28,920
- Average net price after grants$14,241
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Psychology, Visual & Performing Arts, Social Sciences.
San Jose State University FAQ
- What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?
- 85% — accessible.
- Is San Jose State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says San Jose State University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on San Jose State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does San Jose State University cost?
- About $28,920 a year before aid; $14,241 on average after grants.
- What is San Jose State University's FAFSA school code?
- 001155. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so San Jose State University receives your information.
- What is San Jose State University's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to San Jose State University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist UniversityRiverside, CA | 85% | — | $24,138 | 60% |
| The Master's University and SeminarySanta Clarita, CA | 84% | — | $33,777 | 58% |
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CA | 84% | 1175–1365 | $40,555 | 77% |
| Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael, CA | 84% | 1210–1300 | $35,567 | 73% |
| Simpson UniversityRedding, CA | 86% | — | $28,219 | 35% |
| Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CA | 83% | 1220–1400 | $30,972 | 83% |