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San Jose State University

San Jose, CA
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Official name

San Jose State University

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San Jose State University is a public four-year school in San Jose, CA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1857[1]. It has about 27,601 undergraduates[7].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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169years of history[1]
  1. 1857Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePublic
SettingCity
Undergraduates27,601[7]
From abroad3.6%[7]

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Academics

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Costs

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Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidNot offered[2]
ScholarshipsLimited[2]

As described by the school.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[7]
Room and board, on campus$20,971[7]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$22,086[7]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$26,593[7]
Tuition, in-state / out-of-state$8,410 / $21,010[7]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

TOEFL iBT 61[3]or IELTS 6
SAT not used[4]the school does not look at it
April 1, 2027[5]Fall 2027 - Cal State Apply deadline deadline

CSU system policy: SAT and ACT scores are no longer used in undergraduate admission. The page describes a system-wide rule and does not name each campus.

The page says: “permanent discontinuation of the use of standardized test scores”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[5]
  1. Fall 2027 - Cal State Apply deadlineApril 1, 2027[5]Intent to Enroll May 1, 2027; international document deadline May 2, 2027

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 14, 2026[6]
Application through Cal State Apply (keep the confirmation number)[6]
Official transcripts sent to Undergraduate Admissions; electronic delivery preferred[6]
Final high school transcripts showing your graduation date[6]
English scoreTOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 6[3]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

TOEFL iBT
61[3]out of 120
TOEFL iBT, 1–6 scale
3.5[3]out of 6
IELTS
6[3]out of 9
Duolingo
95[3]out of 160
PTE Academic
44[3]out of 90

The page does not say whether these are minimums[3]

Non-engineering undergraduate values. Engineering: TOEFL 80 old/4 new, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53. Scores older than 2 years not accepted. Page label (minimum vs other) not confirmed.

Waiver or exemption: 60 semester/90 quarter transferable units at U.S. college; 3+ years full-time at U.S. institution; or 3+ years at English-medium institution.

TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.

SAT and ACT

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Extra steps for students from abroad

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How many get in

85%[7]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Living in San Jose

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Clubs, sports and activities

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