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San Jose State University

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  • 1 Washington Sq
    San Jose , CA 95192-0001
    (408) 924-1000
    www.sjsu.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    30,861
    Full time
    25,726
    Part time
    5,135
    Men full time
    12,661
    Women full time
    13,065
    Mission Statement

    -

    San Jose State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    San Jose State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    36%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    5%
    Hispanic
    16%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    26%
    Non-Resident Alien
    4%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    12%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • San Jose State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $55
    Applied
    21,555
    Admitted
    13,864
    Enrolled
    3,271
    Admitted %
    64%

    San Jose State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Neither required nor recommended
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    San Jose State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    92%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    430
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    530
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    450
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    580
    Students submitting ACT
    17%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    23

  • San Jose State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $3,632
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $13,802
    Books and Supplies
    $1,386
    On-campus room and board
    $9,505
    Off-campus room and board
    $9,734

    San Jose State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    42%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    25% , $3,649 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    24% , $2,894 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    20% , $3,102 on average

  • San Jose State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Architecture and Related Services Bachelor Master
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0 26
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master
    African-American/Black Studies 3 0
    Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies 0 2
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 89 28
    Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0 6
    Microbiology, General 26 6
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 24
    Business Administration and Management, General 1352 121
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 39 0
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General 55 0
    Logistics and Materials Management 0 7
    Taxation 0 28
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master
    Advertising 81 0
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 21
    Journalism 61 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 47 0
    Radio and Television 68 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master
    Computer Science 119 36
    Education Bachelor Master
    Education, General 0 457
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0 27
    Engineering Bachelor Master
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 23 5
    Chemical Engineering 21 14
    Civil Engineering, General 77 48
    Computer Engineering, General 55 95
    Computer Software Engineering 9 288
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 161 180
    Engineering, General 2 99
    Industrial Engineering 21 21
    Materials Engineering 3 14
    Mechanical Engineering 110 30
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master
    Quality Control Technology/Technician 0 3
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master
    Creative Writing 0 6
    English Language and Literature, General 75 9
    Speech and Rhetorical Studies 86 20
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master
    Chinese Language and Literature 1 0
    French Language and Literature 2 5
    German Language and Literature 4 0
    Japanese Language and Literature 8 0
    Linguistics 6 5
    Spanish Language and Literature 15 6
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Communication Disorders, General 17 0
    Dietetics/Dietitian 26 12
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 191 27
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 40 55
    Public Health, General 0 21
    History Bachelor Master
    History, General 40 15
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 67 0
    Library Science Bachelor Master
    Library Science/Librarianship 0 448
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master
    Applied Mathematics 6 0
    Mathematics, General 19 9
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master
    Behavioral Sciences 61 0
    Gerontology 0 1
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2 4
    Natural Sciences 1 2
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master
    Environmental Studies 33 9
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master
    Health and Physical Education, General 101 30
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 25 15
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 13 4
    Religion/Religious Studies 6 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master
    Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 2 0
    Chemistry, General 25 5
    Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 1 0
    Geology/Earth Science, General 7 4
    Physics, General 4 4
    Psychology Bachelor Master
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 0 18
    Psychology, General 196 31
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 0 19
    Social Work 59 136
    Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 215 11
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 16 3
    Economics, General 30 27
    Geography 8 4
    International Relations and Affairs 13 0
    Political Science and Government, General 63 0
    Social Sciences, General 26 0
    Sociology 138 8
    Transportation and Materials Moving Bachelor Master
    Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 27 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master
    Art/Art Studies, General 167 4
    Dance, General 11 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 14 2
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 66 12
    Graphic Design 26 0
    Industrial Design 11 0
    Interior Design 22 0
    Music Performance, General 14 0
    Music, General 6 6
    Visual and Performing Arts, General 13 0

  • San Jose State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 2nd
    Regular application deadline
    Nov 30th
    Fall application deadline
    No closing date
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Dec 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    Jun 12th
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Nov 30th
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    Oct 1st
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    Oct 1st
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    May 1st
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

  • San Jose State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.sjsu.edu/vtour/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    San Jose State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    San Jose State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    Yes

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San Jose State University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Hoover-Langdon Scholarship $1,250
Meta Marion Goldsmith Scholarship for Minors $1,000
Meta Marion Goldsmith Scholarship for Graduate Students and Teacher Education Candidates $1,250 R
Meta Marion Goldsmith Scholarship for Majors $1,250
Paula Scholarship - R R
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Student Reviews of San Jose State University

3.6
based on 8 reviews

  • John from Los Gatos, CA

    This is a good local school for those living in the Greater San Jose Area. Many of my friends plan on going here. It offers many different majors, although it is known primarily for its Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Art, Music, and… more read full review

    This is a good local school for those living in the Greater San Jose Area. Many of my friends plan on going here. It offers many different majors, although it is known primarily for its Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Art, Music, and Dance programs. It is a solid school. I don't think you could go wrong at this school. read full review

  • Ashley from San Jose, CA

    Absolutely not. If you are there to be a commuter student - showing up for class only and leaving, then this is the PERFECT SCHOOL! As far as student involvement, student events, and sense of community within the dorms I feel it falls short. My… more read full review

    Absolutely not. If you are there to be a commuter student - showing up for class only and leaving, then this is the PERFECT SCHOOL! As far as student involvement, student events, and sense of community within the dorms I feel it falls short. My advice (if you are wanting a community feeling and living on campus) is to NEVER live in the apartments/suites. They are nice because you have the option of having your own bedroom, but roommates tend to abuse this by being in their room all day long and never socializing with one another. I have also found, by being involved in a few clubs on campus, that it's just not an active campus. It's very hard to get very many students together for anything since most students are commuters and have work they need to go to right after class. Many don't just hang out. read full review

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