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The campus of San Jose State is in San Jose, California, which is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at San Jose State include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, art studies, and computer science and engineering.
Admission at San Jose State is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
San Jose State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, San Jose State had 29,975 students enrolled (23,897 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
San Jose State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
San Jose State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq
San Jose, CA 95192-0001
General Phone: (408) 924-1000
Admissions Phone: (408) 283-7500
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 283-7500
http://www.sjsu.edu
San Jose State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,600 | business management, business administration, accounting, taxation, logistics |
| Liberal Arts | 916 | library science, sociology, English, speech and rhetoric, liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, economics, ... |
| Engineering | 711 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 646 | computer science, computer engineering, software engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 603 | education, early childhood education, ESL instruction |
| Media | 264 | advertising, radio and television, public relations, journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 229 | health and physical education, occupational therapy, dietitian, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 223 | psychology, behavioral sciences, organizational psychology, communication disorders |
| Family And Social Work | 185 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 182 | registered nursing |
| Science | 166 | biology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, natural sciences, atmospheric sciences, geological and earth sciences, geology, ... |
| Art Studies | 164 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 146 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 90 | fine arts |
| Design | 60 | interior design, graphic design, industrial design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 36 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 35 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 35 | health service and sciences |
| Transportation | 29 | aviation tech |
| Music | 27 | music, music performance |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | drama, dance |
| Hospitality | 23 | hospitality management |
| Religion And Philosophy | 23 | philosophy, religion |
| Architecture And Planning | 20 | urban planning |
| Medicine | 10 | public health |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | quality control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for San Jose State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,259 | 71 |
| Master's degree | 2,189 | 60 |
In 2005, San Jose State had a total enrollment of 29,975 students (23,897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 28% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
San Jose State offers campus housing for 2,832 of its 23,897 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,088 | 9,934 | 66% | 2,394 | 24% |
| Men | 7,183 | 4,610 | 64% | 1,220 | 26% |
| Women | 7,905 | 5,324 | 67% | 1,174 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 283-7500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,292 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,462 |
| Room and board | $ 8,718 |
| Room charge | $ 4,631 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,477 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,402 |
Financial Aid:
San Jose State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 283-7500
San Jose State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 19 | $107,670 | 9 | $96,943 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $90,132 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $91,476 | 3 | $84,872 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $103,969 | 16 | $93,497 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 212 | $84,607 | 113 | $81,937 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 87 | $70,512 | 63 | $68,587 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $61,445 | 60 | $58,148 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $60,496 | 36 | $54,775 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 388 | $76,067 | 272 | $70,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 162 | 130 | 292 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Track | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 106 | 132 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Logistics and Materials Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Communication Disorders, General
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets San Jose State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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