San Jose State University
public · Founded 1857 · San Jose, CA
Acceptance Rate
80.20%
Enrollment
36,062
Tuition & Fees
$10,242
Graduation Rate
65.00%
Retention Rate
86.00%
Off-Campus Needed
30,653
SJSU Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into SJSU?
SJSU admitted just 28,708 of 35,780 applicants — a 80.20% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
109% above state avg
45% below state avg
Coming to SJSU from out of state?
4% of freshmen aren't from California. If you're moving for SJSU, start your housing search early — only 15.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near SJSUWhat Will SJSU Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 57.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
87% below national avg
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
SJSU's on-campus room and board adds up to $16,686 per year ($1,391/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,236 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $853/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $6,450 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 4,261 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at SJSU?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Business Administration and Management, General.
1657 graduates · 45.08% women
Psychology, General.
485 graduates · 70.72% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
275 graduates · 45.82% women
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
260 graduates · 46.54% women
Computer Science.
244 graduates · 32.79% women
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
217 graduates · 75.58% women
Public Health, General.
209 graduates · 79.43% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
201 graduates · 55.72% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
185 graduates · 70.27% women
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
181 graduates · 94.48% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 8,951 graduate students and only 4,261 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at SJSU?
San Jose, CA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
SJSU Photos
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Neighborhoods near SJSU
Where students live around San Jose State University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does SJSU Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that SJSU reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at SJSU?
86.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 65.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
5% below state avg
20% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
SJSU Reviews
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30,653 SJSU Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 36,062 students and only 4,261 dorm beds, 85% of SJSU students live off campus.
27,111
Undergraduates
8,951
Graduate Students
30,653
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with San Jose State University.