San Jose State University - San Jose, CA
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San Jose State University
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree. San Jose State University is a public school.
Contacting the School
1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192-0001
Main Phone: 4089241000
Web Site: www.sjsu.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 31,906 (full-time equivalent) students. 94.3% of students attend full-time, while 5.7% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,576 male students and 1,695 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 48.2% of the student body, while females made up 51.8%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (1551)%, Hispanic (9961)%, Asian (4943)%, and Native American (145)%.
San Jose State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights. The school is a Hispanic Serving Institution, for federal financial aid purposes.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 64.3% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 530
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Degree Programs
Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies Business And Management Communications Computer Education Engineering- Aeronautical And Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Equipment Technology
- Quality Control And Safety
- Other Engineering Technology And Technician
- Communication Disorders And Speech Pathology
- Medical Diagnostics Technician
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation Training
- Other Health Care
- Asian Language And Literature
- Foreign Languages And Literature
- Germanic Language And Literature
- Romance Language And Literature
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
San Jose State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Western Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 18,195.00 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 8,740.00 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 28,365.00 |
Admission Requirements
- High-school GPA is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
