Common Data Set
2024-2025Data below is extracted from San Jose State University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
84.2%
Total Applicants
37,009
Total Admitted
31,312
Total Enrolled
4,401
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 18,545 | 18,464 | 37,009 |
| Admitted | 14,560 | 16,752 | 31,312 |
| Enrolled | 2,261 | 2,140 | 4,401 |
Admission Factors
How San Jose State University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPA
Important
Geographic ResidenceState Residency
Considered
Class RankExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationFirst GenerationDemonstrated Interest
Not Considered
RecommendationsTest ScoresEssayInterviewReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: not considered
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1090–1330
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)520–660
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)550–680
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)24–30
136
ACT English (25th–75th)22–29
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)20–30
136
Submitting SAT: 10%
Submitting ACT: 1%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.53
4.0
19.2%
3.75–3.99
19.1%
3.50–3.74
19.7%
3.25–3.49
16.0%
3.00–3.24
14.0%
2.50–2.99
11.7%
2.00–2.49
0.3%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$6,450
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$19,770
Required Fees
$2,396
Room & Board
$17,523
Books & Supplies
$958
Total COA (In-State)
$27,327
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$40,647
Financial Aid
Avg Debt at Graduation
$17,110
% Graduating with Debt
32%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
37.1%
5-Year Rate
63.2%
6-Year Rate
69.3%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesCross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentExchange student program (domestic)Honors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsStudy abroadTeacher certification programUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the San Jose State University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 79.3%. View original PDF.
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