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San Jose State University, or SJSU, is the founding campus of what later became the California State University system. It was originally established as the California State Normal School by the California Legislature on May 2, 1862 and is the oldest public university in California. SJSU offers more than 60 bachelors degrees with over 80 concentrations, and more than 60 master’s degrees with over 25 concentrations. The university is organized into seven colleges and six schools, which are:
San Jose State University’s sports teams are nicknamed the Spartans.
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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 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 2007-2008, San Jose State had 31,906 students enrolled (25,683 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at San Jose State attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. San Jose State values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
The school 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
http://www.sjsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,571 | business management, business administration, taxation, accounting, logistics |
| Liberal Arts | 1,169 | library science, sociology, speech and rhetoric, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, economics, history, ... |
| Engineering | 829 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, materials engineering |
| Education and Teaching | 629 | education, early childhood education, ESL instruction |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 602 | software engineering, computer science, computer engineering |
| Therapy and Counseling | 323 | psychology, behavioral sciences, organizational psychology, communication disorders |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 304 | health and physical education, occupational therapy, parks and recreation studies, dietitian |
| Media | 278 | advertising, radio and television, journalism, public relations, communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 226 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 218 | registered nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 214 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 210 | biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, physics, marine biology, natural sciences, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Art Studies | 184 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Medical Support and Technology | 79 | health service and sciences |
| Fine Arts | 78 | fine arts |
| Design | 59 | graphic design, interior design, industrial design |
| Hospitality | 55 | hospitality management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 42 | environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Transportation | 27 | aviation tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 27 | drama, dance |
| Music | 26 | music performance, music |
| Architecture and Planning | 26 | urban planning |
| Religion and Philosophy | 23 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 22 | public health, gerontology |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | quality control tech |
Number of programs and degrees for San Jose State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 4,662 | 74 |
| Master's degree | 2,596 | 61 |
In 2007-2008, San Jose State had a total enrollment of 31,906 students (25,683 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 31% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
San Jose State offers campus housing for 3,421 of its 25,683 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of San Jose, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21,577 | 13,874 | 64% | 3,276 | 24% |
| Men | 10,272 | 6,384 | 62% | 1,580 | 25% |
| Women | 11,305 | 7,490 | 66% | 1,696 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,162 |
| Room and board | $ 10,153 |
| Room charge | $ 4,968 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,695 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,656 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,990 |
Financial Aid:
San Jose State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115500)
San Jose State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 288 | 202 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 96 | 95 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $124,130 | 22 | $112,605 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $83,820 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $126,583 | 29 | $106,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 196 | $95,283 | 104 | $93,614 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $79,925 | 81 | $77,528 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 85 | $70,833 | 86 | $68,904 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 35 | $65,848 | 43 | $62,601 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 397 | $84,504 | 315 | $78,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 148 | 309 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 122 | 150 |
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
Chinese Language and Literature
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
International Relations and Affairs
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Gerontology
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 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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