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San Jose State University
San Jose, California·Public, 4-year or above·Far West
Acceptance
84.6%
-5.4pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
6-yr Graduation
69%
+15.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Enrollment
37,661
peer median 16,237
Avg net price
$13,741
+$1.6k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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About
San José State University is a public research university in San Jose, California, United States. Established in 1857 as the state's first normal school, it is the oldest public university in the western United States and is the founding campus of the California State University system.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Applied
37,132
37,132 candidates competed
Admitted
31,419
84.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
4,604
14.7% yield
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
69%+15.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Overall completion
69%+15.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
37%
4-year graduation
37%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
69%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
69%
Full-time retention
87%
Full-time retention
87%
Pell equity
0.0pp gap
Pell recipients
64%
Non-Pell
64%
Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$13,741
+$1,567vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $12,174
Pell recipients
18.8%
Federal loans
20.8%
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs135
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Top program families by completions
7,355 total
01Business
1,78224.2%
01Business
1,78224.2%
02Engineering
1,50520.5%
02Engineering
1,50520.5%
03Library Science
74210.1%
03Library Science
74210.1%
04Health Professions
5537.5%
04Health Professions
5537.5%
05Education
5287.2%
05Education
5287.2%
06Visual/Performing Arts
5006.8%
06Visual/Performing Arts
5006.8%
07Psychology
4706.4%
07Psychology
4706.4%
08Computer Sciences
4396.0%
08Computer Sciences
4396.0%
09Social Sciences
4355.9%
09Social Sciences
4355.9%
10Multi/Interdisciplinary
4015.5%
10Multi/Interdisciplinary
4015.5%
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
37,661
12-mo unduplicated
40,205
Undergraduate
29,579
Graduate
29,071
Gender split
Men
48%19,349
Women
52%20,856
Race / ethnicity composition
Asian
39.1%
Hispanic
31.9%
White
12.6%
Two or more
5.4%
Non-resident
3.7%
Black
3.5%
Unknown
3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
25.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
862
San Jose State vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions San Jose State selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectSan Jose State University | 69% | 84.6% | 37,661 | $13,741 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Appalachian State University | 75% | 90.1% | 21,570 | $16,487 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 86% | 31.3% | 23,069 | $15,624 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | 68% | 75.2% | 27,636 | $11,580 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Chico | 63% | 92.7% | 15,257 | $14,838 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Dominguez Hills | 43% | 93.3% | 15,182 | $3,659 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Los Angeles | 53% | 91.3% | 23,163 | $4,113 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Northridge | 57% | 93.4% | 38,313 | $7,599 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-Sacramento | 56% | 94.0% | 31,943 | $10,512 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
California State University-San Marcos | 55% | 95.1% | 16,237 | $10,550 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 72% | 47.5% | 20,081 | $2,978 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Brooklyn College | 54% | 58.4% | 14,390 | $2,943 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Hunter College | 57% | 53.8% | 22,538 | $2,446 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice | 56% | 57.1% | 13,763 | $3,046 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Lehman College | 51% | 56.6% | 13,324 | $3,482 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
CUNY Queens College | 53% | 64.3% | 15,965 | $3,830 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Eastern Washington University | 43% | 90.7% | 10,492 | $13,091 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Metropolitan State University of Denver | 31% | 98.8% | 18,453 | $14,294 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Minnesota State University-Mankato | 53% | 88.4% | 15,271 | $18,609 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Pennsylvania Western University | 52% | 94.3% | 10,834 | $19,352 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Southeastern Louisiana University | 45% | 99.3% | 14,426 | $12,174 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Towson University | 69% | 82.0% | 19,401 | $16,791 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Troy University | 49% | 96.0% | 13,658 | $13,869 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Houston-Downtown | 33% | 90.0% | 13,730 | $14,623 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of Maryland Global Campus | 20% | — | 63,012 | $14,514 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
University of North Georgia | 50% | 67.9% | 19,291 | $10,785 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Western Washington University | 65% | 93.2% | 14,710 | $18,680 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Peer group median | 54% | 90.0% | 16,237 | $12,174 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics
Reports to Academic Affairs
Email
institutional-research [at] sjsu.edu
Phone
408-924-3175
Address
One Washington Square, San José, CA 95192
Dedicated to providing accurate, reliable, and timely information and research to support university decision making, and compliance with state, federal, district, and college requirements.
Visit IR office pageTeam
10 members
- Marco Antonio CruzSenior Director
- Cristian AcevedoSenior Research Associate/Student Success Analyst III
- Evan JacobsInstitutional Research Analyst/Programmer I
- Masoumeh KhalilzadehResearch Associate/Student Success Analyst I
- Yen LyInstitutional Research Analyst/Programmer II
- Nestor MariaResearch Associate/Student Success Analyst I
- Martin NguyenInstitutional Research Analyst/Programmer
- Amy TanInstitutional Research Analyst
- Chao VangSenior Research Associate/Programmer Analyst III
- Barbara WindmillerAnalyst/Project Coordinator
Common Data Set (26)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardsjsu.edu
- Data definitionData Warehouse: Graduate Student Tracker GuideThe Data Warehouse: Graduate Student Tracker Guide provides user instructions for navigating the Graduate Student Tracker Dashboard at San Jose State University. It includes step-by-step guidance on accessing, configuring, and exporting data from the dashboard, as well as detailed data definitions for various fields within the Summary and Detail Views. Section headings include an overview of the dashboard, available views, and methods for exporting data. Data elements refreshed nightly provide up-to-date student information such as demographic data, academic standings, and degree progress details.sjsu.edu
- Data dictionaryGlossary | Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics2026The San Jose State University Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics Glossary provides comprehensive definitions and explanations of terms related to academics, admissions, faculty assignments, student classification, retention, and graduation rates. It serves as a reference for understanding the data and metrics used in reporting and research at SJSU. The glossary includes detailed definitions for terms like Academic Year, Admission Basis, Census Data, Faculty Contact Hours, and many others, crucial for academic planning and administration. It supports enrollment reporting, analyses of faculty workload, and student progress tracking, offering insights into student demographics, faculty roles, and administrative processes.sjsu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryGlossary | Institutional Research and Strategic AnalyticsThe Glossary from San Jose State University's Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics page provides definitions for key terms related to academic affairs, admissions, enrollment, faculty assignments, and student demographics. It serves as a resource for understanding university-specific procedures and metrics like admission basis, cohort groups, FTES, and graduation rates, among others.sjsu.edu
- Strategic planTransformation 20302019San José State University is embarking on 'Transformation 2030,' a strategic plan aimed to position the institution as a leading urban university that thrives on diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence. Under the leadership of President Mary A. Papazian, SJSU aims to strengthen its ties with Silicon Valley while fostering innovation and collaboration across various disciplines. The plan focuses on preparing students for a dynamic future through expanded learning opportunities, increasing the university's reputation for excellence, and ensuring its sustainable growth and development over the next decade.sjsu.edu
IR job openings (2)
Institutional Research and analytics roles currently posted at this institution.
Notable alumni (12)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Mary BlairArts
- Ben Nighthorse CampbellPolitics
- Charles W. 'Chuck' DavidsonEngineering
- Lou Henry HooverPolitics
- Titus KapharArts
- Kim KomenichJournalism
- Jenny MingBusiness
- Edward A. 'Ed' OatesTechnology
- Amy TanLiterature
- Yosh UchidaSports
- Peter UeberrothSports Management
- Bill WalshSports
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