San Jose State University
CA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 80.4% | 4,943 | 67.8% | 1,160 |
| 2024-2025 | 84.6% | 9,208 | 69.3% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 73.6% | 2,266 | 64.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 75.0% | 4,022 | — | 1,200 |
| 2021-2022 | 84.4% | 4,214 | 68.8% | — |
Common cross-admits
- California State University-Sacramento
- San Francisco State University
- California State University-Fresno
- University of California-Santa Cruz
- California State University-Long Beach
- University of California-Riverside
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to San Jose State University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- University of Illinois Chicago
- University of Nevada-Reno
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Oklahoma State University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at San Jose State University?
San Jose State University admits 80.4% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for San Jose State University?
The middle 50% SAT range at San Jose State University is 1010–1270, with a median score of 1160. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1010; students at the 75th percentile scored 1270.
What ACT score do I need for San Jose State University?
The middle 50% ACT range at San Jose State University is 17–27, with a median of 23.
How much does San Jose State University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at San Jose State University is $21,010. Room and board is approximately $20,971. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose State University?
San Jose State University's 6-year graduation rate is 67.8%. The first-year retention rate is 88.6%.
How many students attend San Jose State University?
San Jose State University enrolls 29,890 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 27:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from San Jose State University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.