C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State, founded in 1857, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 104-acre campus reflects many architectural styles, from Spanish to Romanesque to modern. The campus is located in San Jose, 50 miles south of San Francisco. Web Site www.sjsu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 26,664 Women 12,865 (48.2%) Men 13,799 (51.8%) Graduate Students 6,033 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Very difficult 60% of 29,734 applicants were admitted No No November 30 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.38 SAT Math 450-600 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 450-600 range of middle 50% SAT Writing 440-560 range of middle 50% ACT Composite 18-27 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $28,054 Out-of-state: $39,214 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,378 Out-of-state: $18,538 Room and Board $14,217 Average Percent of Need Met 76% Average Freshman Award $14,881 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $23,467
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 11% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 16% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 7% of classes CAMPUS LIFE San Jose Population 982,765 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 56% of freshmen, 14% of all students NCAA Division I Spartan STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 5.5% First-Year Students Returning 83.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 9.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 37.5% Asian 3.6% Black/African-American 26.2% Hispanic/Latino 5.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 22.1% White 4.1% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required December 22 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for placement ACT: Used for placement APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address One Washington Square City, State, Zip San Jose, CA 95192-0001 Phone (408) 283-7500 Fax (408) 924-2050 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@sjsu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $55 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission November 30 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 60% of 29,734 applicants were admitted 62% of 15,174 applicants were admitted 57% of 14,560 applicants were admitted 7,373 (41%) of 17,793 admitted students enrolled 3,585 (38%) of 9,436 admitted students enrolled 3,788 (45%) of 8,357 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 450-600 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 5% Score of 600-700 23% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 27% Score of 300-400 5% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 450-600 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 13% Score of 500-600 39% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 9% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing 440-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 11% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 40% Score of 300-400 9% Score of 200-300 1% Average GPA 3.38 3.75 and Above 13% 3.50-3.74 20% 3.25-3.49 23% 3.00-3.24 27% 2.50-2.99 16% 2.00-2.49 1% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 18-27 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 5% Score of 24-29 30% Score of 18-23 53% Score of 12-17 13% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $28,054 Out-of-state: $39,214 Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,378 Out-of-state: $18,538 Room and Board $14,217 Books and Supplies $1,826 Other Expenses $4,633 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL fao@sjsu.edu Financial Aid Web Site Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Final deadline June 15 Award Notification Begins April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 76% Average Award $14,881 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 2,889 (80.7%) of freshmen 2,482 (85.9%) of applicants 2,311 (93.1%) of applicants with financial need 611 (26.4%) of aid recipients Received by 1,716 (74.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,402 Received by 1,231 (53.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,494 Received by 34 (1.5%) of aid recipients 25 (.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,714 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 75% Average Award $14,235 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 16,248 (77.7%) of undergraduates 14,865 (71.1%) of applicants 14,144 (95.1%) of applicants with financial need 3,465 (24.5%) of aid recipients Received by 10,597 (74.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,500 Received by 7,221 (51.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,114 Received by 78 (.6%) of aid recipients 46 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,863
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 45% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $23,467 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Art/Fine Arts Art/Fine Arts Leadership Leadership Local/State Students Local/State Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Accounting and Computer Science Advertising Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering African-American/Black Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Anthropology Applied Mathematics, General Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General Behavioral Sciences Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Chinese Language and Literature Civil Engineering, General Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Dance, General Dietetics/Dietitian Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Studies Finance and Financial Management Services, Other Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Food Science French Language and Literature Geography Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Graphic Design Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Hospitality Administration/Management, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Industrial Engineering Industrial and Product Design Information Technology Interior Design International Business/Trade/Commerce Japanese Language and Literature Journalism Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Linguistics Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Materials Engineering Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biology Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Performance, General Music, General Natural Sciences Occupational Therapy/Therapist Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Philosophy Physics, General Physiology, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Relations/Image Management Quality Control Technology/Technician Radio and Television Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Rhetoric and Composition Social Sciences, General Social Work Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Visual and Performing Arts, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Engineering, Health professions and related sciences None Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 11% of classes 20-29 students: 32% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 16% of classes 50-99 students: 9% of classes Over 100 students: 7% of classes 2-9 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 2,600,301 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Science, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Biotechnology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health Master's Programs of Study Accounting Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Anthropology Applied Arts and Design--General Applied Economics Applied Mathematics Art History Art/Fine Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Child and Family Studies Civil Engineering Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Comparative Literature Computer Art and Design Computer Engineering Computer Science Counselor Education Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Ecology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English as a Second Language Environmental Management and Policy Experimental Psychology Film, Television, and Video Production French Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Gerontological Nursing Gerontology Health Education Higher Education Hispanic Studies History Illustration Industrial and Manufacturing Management Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering Information Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Kinesiology and Movement Studies Library Science Linguistics Management Information Systems Marine Sciences Mass Communication Materials Engineering Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Meteorology Microbiology Molecular Biology Music Nursing Education Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Occupational Therapy Philosophy Photography Physics Physiology Psychology--General Public Administration Public Health--General Quality Management Reading Education Recreation and Park Management Science Education Social Work Sociology Software Engineering Spanish Special Education Speech and Interpersonal Communication Statistics Student Affairs Systems Engineering Taxation Theater Transportation Management Urban and Regional Planning
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education Doctoral Programs of Study Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Higher Education Information Studies Library Science
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING San Jose Population 982,765 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Very large city Campus Map Nearest Airport 8 mile(s) from campus in San Jose Campus Size 152 acres Nearest Bus Station San Jose Weather Nearest Train Station 1 mile(s) from campus in San Jose Temperature 45.8 average low in January, 68.7 average high in September Rain 68 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 86% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 56% of freshmen, 14% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Spartan Blue, gold, and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Gymnastics x x Soccer x x x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x x Volleyball x x Water Polo x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports softball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 26,664 Women 12,865 (48.2%) Men 13,799 (51.8%) Full-Time Undergraduates 21,341 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 5.5% Average Age 23 All Graduate Students 6,033 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 37.5% Asian 3.6% Black/African-American 26.2% Hispanic/Latino 5.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 22.1% White 4.1% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 83.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 9.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 35.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 51.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015