San Jose, CA · Public
San Jose State University is a public four-year college in San Jose, CA, enrolling about 27,601 students.
It admits 85% of applicants.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $14,241 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $28,920.
68% of students complete their degree within six years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $83,493 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: San Jose State University.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
| College | Distance | Net price / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA |
3 mi | $33,054 |
| San Jose City College San Jose, CA |
3 mi | $15,965 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA |
3 mi | $50,570 |
| Institute for Business and Technology San Jose, CA |
6 mi | $27,097 |
| Mission College Santa Clara, CA |
7 mi | $4,223 |
| Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA |
7 mi | $9,375 |
| Carrington College-San Jose San Jose, CA |
8 mi | $46,680 |
| West Valley College Saratoga, CA |
9 mi | $1,033 |
| De Anza College Cupertino, CA |
9 mi | $3,801 |
| Ohlone College Fremont, CA |
13 mi | $6,828 |
| Cabrillo College Aptos, CA |
24 mi | $17,735 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA |
26 mi | $18,549 |
| Gavilan College Gilroy, CA |
30 mi | $22,074 |