What San Jose State costs
San Jose State University charges $8,410 a year in published tuition and fees for California residents, about $4,205 a semester, and $21,010 a year for students from other states, about $10,505 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $26,593 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,370 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
San Jose State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into San Jose State
For fall 2024, San Jose State University received 37,132 applications and admitted 31,419 students, and 4,604 enrolled as first-years.
What San Jose State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at San Jose State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 1,594 |
| Psychology | 432 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 261 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 214 |
| Sociology | 194 |
| Computer Science | 182 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 178 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 177 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near San Jose State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California: about 3 miles away
- Stanford University, Stanford, California: about 17 miles away
- Menlo College, Atherton, California: about 19 miles away
- California State University, East Bay, Hayward, California: about 24 miles away
- University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California: about 26 miles away
- Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, California: about 37 miles away
Colleges like San Jose State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, California: 28,350 undergraduates
- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California: 30,197 undergraduates
- University of Washington–Seattle, Seattle, Washington: 31,942 undergraduates
- California State University, Northridge, Northridge, California: 32,691 undergraduates
- University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California: 33,475 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate? 84.6% for fall 2024: 31,419 of 37,132 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at San Jose State University? $8,410 a year for in-state students and $21,010 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is San Jose State University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with San Jose State University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to San Jose State University? About 27,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at San Jose State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: San Jose State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: San Jose State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
