San Jose State University
Common Data Set 2021-22
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Acceptance Rate
84.4%
Applications
30,398
Admitted
25,646
Enrolled
4,002
SAT Composite 25th
1,030
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$78,988
10 yrs after enrollment
69%
6-year completion
$13,760
sticker minus grants
$15,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:San Jose State University
Street Address Line 1:One Washington Square
CitySan Jose
StateCA
Zip95,192
Main Phone Number (Area Code)408
Main Phone Number:924-1000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.sjsu.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):408
Admissions Phone Number:283-7500
Admissions Email Address:admissions@sjsu.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.calstate.edu/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80010
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69931
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49919
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3993
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80022
SAT Math: 600-69931
SAT Math: 500-59932
SAT Math: 400-49913
SAT Math: 300-3992
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160013
SAT Composite: 1200-139933
SAT Composite: 1000-119935
SAT Composite: 800-99917
SAT Composite: 600-7992
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3632
ACT Composite: 24-2927
ACT Composite: 18-2328
ACT Composite: 12-1713
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.018
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7422
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4918
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Total100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:70
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month12
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Amount of housing deposit:5
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESIf yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:one course each in oral communication, written composition, critical thinking, and college-level math
Fall Closing Date: Month12
Spring Closing Date: Month8
Fall Notification Date: Month5
Spring Notification Date: Month10
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Complete a supplemental application.
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day31
Fall Notification Date: Day1
Spring Notification Date: Day26
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://catalog.sjsu.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=4056#transfer-credit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:For military credit not coming from a college/university there is a 30 unit limit.
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Weekend collegeX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:SJSU Studies
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)2%
Percent who live off campus or commute57%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)1%
Percent who live off campus or commute87%
Percent of students age 25 and older18%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students22
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Air Force ROTC is offered:On campus
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Out-of-state:$396
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$48,013,384
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$64,645,635
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,646,324
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,964,516
Total Scholarships/Grants$116,269,859
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$31,748,469
Federal Work-Study$1,488,373
Total Self-Help$33,236,842
Parent Loans$12,693,452
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,045,319
Athletic Awards$6,147,420
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$138,166
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$184,351
Total Scholarships/Grants$322,517
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$5,391,536
Total Self-Help$5,391,536
Parent Loans$7,444,011
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$329,237
Athletic Awards$632,160
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:530
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
State aid formX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day2
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):4
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):24
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):3
If yes, starting date (Day):1
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Job skillsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes X No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio24
based on ____ students28,906
and ____ faculty1,229