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San Jose State University (SJSU)
- 1 Washington Sq
- San Jose, CA 95192
- OPEID College Code: 00115500
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- General Phone: (408) 924-1000
- President: Don Kassing
- Website: www.sjsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 31,906
- College Alias: SJSU
- College Mascot: Spartans
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SJSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,260 | 11,295 | 21,555 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 6,379 (62%) | 7,485 (66%) | 13,864 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,576 (25%) | 1,695 (23%) | 3,271 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,009 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 560 | 17% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 42%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 25% | 25% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,102 | $3,649 | $1,891 | $2,894 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 89 | 48 | 68 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,647 | 2,625 | 2,830 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,632 | $3,296 | $3,292 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,802 | $13,466 | $13,462 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,505 | $10,662 | $8,718 |
| Other Expenses | $3,672 | $3,582 | $3,402 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,734 | $10,278 | $8,856 |
| Other Expenses | $3,798 | $3,690 | $3,510 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,722 | $3,690 | $3,654 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,195 | $18,854 | $16,654 |
| Out of State | $28,365 | $29,024 | $26,824 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,550 | $18,578 | $16,900 |
| Out of State | $28,720 | $28,748 | $27,070 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,740 | $8,223 | $8,188 |
| Out of State | $18,910 | $18,393 | $18,358 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 31,906 Undergraduate: 24,390 Graduate: 7,516
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,767 Female: 17,139
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,871 Female: 12,519
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,896 Female: 4,620
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,645 Part-Time: 9,261
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 18,687 Part-Time: 5,703
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,958 Part-Time: 3,558
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,703 | 8% |
| American Indian | 145 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,551 | 5% |
| Asian | 9,961 | 31% |
| Hispanic | 4,943 | 15% |
| White | 8,739 | 27% |
| Unknown | 3,864 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 121 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,294 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,482 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,914 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,232 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,404 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,235 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,434 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 734 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 56 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,335 | 2,098 | 1,237 |
| Faculty Status | 1,889 | 758 | 1,131 |
| Tenured Faculty | 529 | 484 | 45 |
| Graduate Assistants | 203 | - | 203 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,889 | 758 | 1,131 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,169 | 85 | 1,084 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 60 | - |
| Other Professionals | 691 | 643 | 48 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 695 | 637 | 58 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 258 | 223 | 35 |
| Skilled Crafts | 85 | 85 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 186 | 178 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,303 (704) | $82,953 (394) | $76,935 (310) |
| Professor | $93,113 (306) | $93,381 (201) | $92,600 (105) |
| Associate Professor | $76,845 (151) | $77,577 (74) | $76,142 (77) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,464 (169) | $68,471 (85) | $66,445 (84) |
| Lecturer | $62,266 (76) | $64,057 (32) | $60,963 (44) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $112,457 (49) | $122,056 (22) | $104,635 (27) |
| Professor | $116,320 (42) | $122,056 (22) | $110,011 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $95,672 (3) | - (-) | $95,672 (3) |
| Lecturer | $84,480 (4) | - (-) | $84,480 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $81,065 (753) | $83,847 (416) | $77,630 (337) |
| Professor | $93,362 (348) | $94,021 (223) | $92,186 (125) |
| Associate Professor | $76,873 (154) | $77,577 (74) | $76,222 (80) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,464 (169) | $68,471 (85) | $66,445 (84) |
| Lecturer | $62,609 (80) | $64,057 (32) | $61,643 (48) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,935,031 | $1,562,992 | $1,372,039 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 430 | 217 | 213 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 430 | 217 | 213 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 36 | 21 | 15 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 21 | - | 21 |
| Soccer | 64 | 34 | 30 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 31 | - | 31 |
| Tennis | 15 | - | 15 |
| Cross Country | 32 | 10 | 22 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Water Polo | 31 | - | 31 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $163,618 | $65,993 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $66,464 | $27,125 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 41% |
| American Indian | 29% |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 45% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 44% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 7% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 10 | 10 |
| Drug Related | 51 | 53 |
| Liquor Related | 42 | 57 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 25 | 27 |
| Liquor Related | 19 | 40 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 34 | 20 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 6 |
| Arson | 3 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 22 | 8 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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