San Jose State University

(San Jose, CA)

San Jose State, founded in 1857, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 104-acre campus reflects many architectural styles from Spanish to Romanesque to modernist. The campus is located in San Jose, 50 miles south of San Francisco.

Admissions

66.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.21

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011
Offers Rolling Admission

SAT Recommended

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1310–1650 SAT Total
430–540 SAT Reading
450–580 SAT Math
430–530 SAT Writing

18–24 ACT Composite
17–23 ACT English
18–25 ACT Math

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$21,336
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $5,054
Out-of-State Tuition: $16,214
Room and Board: $14,548
Books & Supplies: $1,734

Will I Like It

28,121
number of undergraduates

Public
Setting: City
52% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Debate & Speech

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, International Relations, Library Science, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Trades

Aviation

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Industrial & Product Design, Interior Design

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Dancing, Debate, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Debate Team, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Forensics Team, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192-0001

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