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Global rank #1636

San Jose State University

San Jose, United States

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About

San José State University is a public research university in San Jose, California, United States. Established in 1857 as the state's first normal school, it is the oldest public university in the western United States and is the founding campus of the California State University system.

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Key facts

Global rank
#1636
Location
San Jose, United States
Founded
1857
Students
28,609
Type
Public
Admission rate
77%
English test
Required
How to apply
Own portal

Outcomes and costs

Official figures from US College Scorecard, US Department of Education. Salaries are for all graduates, not only international students.

Median salary 10 years after starting
$78,988 a year
Median salary 6 years after starting
$62,448 a year
Graduation rate (within 6 years)
69%
Students returning for a second year
87%
Tuition (out-of-state, per year)
$21,010
Average cost of attendance (per year)
$26,593
Undergraduate students
27,601
Students per faculty member
25 to 1
Median debt at graduation
$15,000

Programmes

Showing 1 of 1 programmes.

Undergraduate · Undergraduate (all majors)

Undergraduate admission (all majors)

Tuition per year
USD 21,010 (Latest College Scorecard)
Duration
48 months
Apply through
Own portal

Deadline: Most regular decision deadlines fall between 1 November and 15 January. Check the official admissions page.

· verified 14/9/2026

Scholarships you could use here

  • Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships · USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

    Indian citizens with a bachelor's (minimum 55%) or master's degree and at least three years of relevant full-time work experience, without a US degree. Government of India employees are not eligible.

    The last published cycle (2026-2027) closed on 14 May 2025. A 2027-2028 master's cycle is not currently listed.

    Official page
  • Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships · USIEF

    Indian scholars registered for a PhD at an Indian institution, for 6 to 9 months of research in the US.

    The 2027-2028 cycle closed on 1 July 2026.

    Official page