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San Jose State University
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San Jose State University History
San Jose State is the oldest institute of higher education on the West Coast, founded in 1857. Originally it was a normal school for teachers in the western frontier of the United States. It was also the first school established in what would later become the California State University System. The San Jose campus eventually spawned 22 other campuses to establish the massive System as the largest university system in the country.
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, California and is part of the 23 campus California State University system. San Jose State University was founded in 1857, became a state college in 1935, and received university status in 1972. The University now awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
San Jose State University defines its mission as “to enrich the lives of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it to the service of our society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship.”
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San Jose State University Academics
SJSU is home to eight colleges that collectively offer 69 bachelor’s degrees in 81 different concentrations. Some of the more stand-out majors include Aviation, Transportation Management, Child and Adolescent Development, Communicative Disorders and Sciences, Hospitality Management, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Criminal Justice Administration, Linguistics, Nutritional Science, Occupational Therapy, and Recreation.
The University is composed of a number of different schools and colleges: the College of Applied Sciences and Arts, the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Humanities and the Arts, the College of Science, the College of Social Sciences, and the College of Social Work. There is also a School of Library and Information Science and the Office of International and Extended Services (Continuing Education).
Bachelor’s degrees are awarded in a number of different disciplines, including African-American studies, art and design, aviation, the sciences and humanities, engineering, economics, education, environmental studies, industrial and systems engineering, meteorology, nursing, recreation and leisure studies, social sciences, and theatre arts. Minors are also available in a number of programs.
Master’s degrees are awarded in 65 fields, including nursing, public health, business administration (MBA), counselor education, elementary education, engineering, art, English, creative writing, chemistry, marine sciences, economics, history, social work, and interdisciplinary studies. A Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) is also awarded. A certificate is available in gerontology. There are no doctoral programs.
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San Jose State University Unique Programs
The Recreation and Leisure Studies program emphasizes health community development through personal growth in recreation. Parks and tourism programs are the primary areas of professional focus. Students learn how to coordinate various community events including festivals, parades, therapy, outdoor adventures, and leisure activities. Graduates with this focus can serve in various areas of government or higher education.
The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences in the School of Education prepares students to work with youth and adults in the fields of speech, language, and hearing services.
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San Jose State University Financial Aid
SJSU financial aid applicants are given seven very simple steps to applying for financial aid: Complete the FAFSA, receive the Student Aid Report (SAR), complete the necessary applications and forms from SJSU, paperwork is evaluated, award recipients are notified, and funds are disbursed. Federal student loan borrowers must attend an Entrance Loan Counseling session, which can be completed online or by appointment.
In-state academic fees for undergraduate students were $1167 per semester in 2004-2005. Additional mandatory fees also apply. Students applying from out of state and graduate students will have different costs.
Financial aid is available with a combination of grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.
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San Jose State University Students
SJSU offers students many amenities and activities on campus, including the 6,500 seat Arena, a full service box office, and a Sports Club. Intramural sports are also a popular activity. With over 200 student organizations available ranging from academic to recreational, most students find exactly what they want to occupy their time. There is also a very active Greek community on campus that dates back to the late 19th century.
The San Jose State University Library offers electronic catalogs and on-line databases, in additional to physical volumes stored on site or available through interlibrary loan. Special collections include the University archives and local historical collections. The library also has a partnership with the public libraries of the city of San Jose.
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San Jose State University Traditions
San Jose reserves for its most outstanding athletes the “Order of Sparta,” signifying the recognition they receive for their amazing accomplishments. Each year these students athletes are recognized and inducted into the SJSU Sports Hall of Fame.
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San Jose State University Local Community
As is fitting for an area with regularly beautiful weather conditions, San Jose offers an extensive selection of recreational and entertainment venues. Some of the regional favorites include Farallone Islands whale watching expeditions, the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival (featuring garlic-flavored ice cream), Mavericks Big Wave Surfing at Half Moon Bay, and the Renaissance Pleasure Faire. Particular attractions around San Jose include the Children’s Discovery Museum, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the Winchester Mystery House.
The city of San Jose is located in Northern California, at the southern end of San Francisco Bay. It is known as the capitol of Silicon Valley, and is the third largest city in the state.
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Local News for San Jose State University
Nursing programs continue to raise standards, limit students September 30th
Getting accepted into San Jose State University's nursing program is becoming increasingly difficult. The nursing impaction program has updated its requirements for pre-nursing majors applying to the program, according to the school of nursing Web site, mirroring a nationwide trend of competitive nursing schools due to a lack of nursing professors.
On first furlough day, San Jose State U. students organize 'WTF? Rally' to protest cuts September 24th
Classes at San Jose State University may have been canceled on Tuesday, but up to 300 students and faculty showed up to school anyway to protest the reason behind those cancellations. The group organized the "WTF? Rally" — which according to the organization's flyer could stand for many phrases related to the budget cuts such as "Where's the funding?" and "Why the furlough?" — against the California State University budget cuts on SJSU's first campus-wide furlough day.
Enrollment reductions plan at San Jose State U. sends some students to community college September 10th
The first wave of budget cuts eliminated 3,000 San Jose State University students who tried to enroll for fall 2009, said an SJSU official. Some prospective students who thought they had been accepted and made living arrangements at SJSU have been forced to attend community colleges instead.
Information Summary
Ranks 622nd overall and 45th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
81.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$18,195 |
| Admission
Success rate |
64% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 1110 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
80% / 58% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
29,604 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending San Jose State University?
Ranks 888th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | $10,170 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $3,632 | $3,632 | $3,632 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | $339 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | $10,170 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $4,274 | $4,274 | $4,274 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | $339 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $18,195 | $18,195 | $28,365 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $18,550 | $18,550 | $28,720 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,740 | $8,740 | $18,910 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,292  $3,632 |
$3,292  $3,632 |
$13,462  $13,802 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,242  $1,386 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,718  $9,505 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,402  $3,672 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,856  $9,734 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,510  $3,798 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,654  $3,722 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $55 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $55 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 21,556 (10,260 male / 11,295 female) |
| Admitted | 13,864 (6,379 male / 7,485 female) |
| Admission rate | 64% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,271 (1,576 male / 1,695 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,085 (1,474 male / 1,611 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 186 (102 male / 84 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 29,604 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does San Jose State University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does San Jose State University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Western Athletic Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 886th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 17% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 23 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 23 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 829th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 92% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 430 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 880 / 1110 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,246 |
| Meals per Week | 17 |
| Room Fee | $4,687 |
| Board Fee | $3,695 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
San Jose State University Ranks 3431st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,294 | 670 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,860 | 694 |  28% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,871 | 628 |  26% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,379 | 512 |  21% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,174 |  48% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at San Jose State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,186 | 1,207 | 2,393 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 615 | 756 | 1,371 |
Hispanic | 1,890 | 2,539 | 4,429 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4,820 | 4,731 | 9,551 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 52 | 77 | 129 |
White Non-Hispanic | 3,454 | 4,771 | 8,225 |
Race Unknown | 1,551 | 1,955 | 3,506 |
| Total | 13,568 | 16,036 | 29,604 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at San Jose State University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 24 | 19 | 43 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 59 | 75 | 134 |
Hispanic | 173 | 190 | 363 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 637 | 501 | 1,138 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6 | 8 | 14 |
White Non-Hispanic | 255 | 207 | 462 |
Race Unknown | 125 | 101 | 226 |
| Total | 1,279 | 1,101 | 2,380 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at San Jose State University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 697 | 590 | 1,287 | |
| 99 | 357 | 456 | |
| 87 | 311 | 398 | |
| 157 | 84 | 241 | |
| 23 | 196 | 219 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
San Jose State University Ranks 351st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $75,092 ($77,610 male / $71,702 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 732 (420 male / 312 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,024 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $15,703,537 |
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12 months ago
Earle Jr. earle_topejr ((at)) msn dot com
San Jose State has the most knowledgeable and professional librarians in California. With their help researching information, you could get an "A" on your next essay. Go Spartans!
about 1 year ago
Phil philgood ((at)) hotmail dot com
San Jose State is a great school, and life is what you make it. Go Spartans!
about 1 year ago
JAcInto D. jacsec16 ((at)) hotmail dot com
W/e San Jose State is an Awesome institution!!! :D
about 1 year ago
mary littlemapleleaf ((at)) aol dot com
Get off your high horse about the blood drive he's doing it to make a point and stand up for something.
about 1 year ago
Wilhelm Derksen wd ((at)) getrefresh dot com
SJ State SHOULD BE ASHAMED of its Blood Drive Policy! Whoever is responsible for this decision SHOULD BE FIRED!
about 1 year ago
Jeff Morrison morrison dot jl ((at)) verizon dot com
I find it absolutely criminal that this school does not have a holiday for Presidents Day, but does have one for Cesar Chavez Day.
over 2 years ago
Kathy Hath khath1 ((at)) yahoo dot com
I learned that Larry Carr will not allow blood drives on campus any longer. He doesn't want to discriminate but doesn't question the science behind the decision. That's like saying don't discriminate against a drunk driver because he has a drinking disability. Never mind if he kills someone. Reasoning like that doesn't belong in the leadership of a university.
over 2 years ago
helen murray mitzeboo90 ((at)) yahoo dot com
please advise where the faculty directory can be located?