San Jose State University
PublicSan Jose, CA
Located in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public very large school with roughly 27,601 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 85% of applicants. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus. About 20% of students borrow federal loans here.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against San Jose State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow San Jose State University weighs your application
From San Jose State University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does San Jose State University look for in applicants?
Per San Jose State University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?
San Jose State University in San Jose, CA admits approximately 85% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does San Jose State University cost?
San Jose State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,593 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does San Jose State University require students to live on campus?
No -- San Jose State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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