San Jose State University

San Jose, CA · Public University · 37,661 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 84.6%
Applications: 37,132
Enrolled: 4,604
Yield Rate: 14.7%
Test Policy: Blind
Application Fee: $70

Application Deadlines

Regular Decision: November 30

Admission Factors

Important: Academic GPA, Geographic Residence, State Residency
Considered: First Generation

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $8,410
Out-of-State Tuition: $21,010
Average Net Price: $13,892

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $9,743
Family Income $30k–$48k: $9,863
Family Income $48k–$75k: $12,948
Family Income $75k–$110k: $17,047
Family Income Over $110k: $23,401

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met: 93%
Avg. Need-Based Grant: $11,159
Avg. Total Aid Package: $14,983
Avg. Debt at Graduation: $18,371
% Graduates Who Borrowed: 27%
% Receiving Pell Grants: 35.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 37.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 69.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 86.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: -1.75
Application Trend: Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): 6.8% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 66th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.8 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.