Universities/CA/San Jose State University

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA · Public · 27,601 students

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$79k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

85%Acceptance Rate

69%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)69.2%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)37.0%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate86.8%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students49.0%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing25.7%

Engineering12.5%

Psychology6.9%

Social Sciences6.1%

Health Sciences5.9%

Communications5.1%

Computer Science3.7%

Biological Sciences3.0%

Education2.5%

Mathematics1.2%

Humanities0.8%

History0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$13k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$9k

Instructional Spend per Student

$208M

Total Endowment

San Jose State University — Academics

San Jose State University has a graduation rate of 69.2%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 86.8%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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