Arena
Provident Credit Union Event Center
Arena on the campus of San José State in California, United States
Public university
Things to do near San Jose State University
San Jose State University student guide: campus events and game days, $13,760 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about San Jose State University
- Founded
- 1857
- Teams
- San Jose State Spartans
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at San Jose State University
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Main branch of the San José Public Library and university library of San José State University
Theater
ArenaSan José State University South Campus
Satellite campus of San José State University in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood of San Jose, California, United States
Stadium
What's on at San Jose State University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Campus news
Latest videos
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By the numbers
San Jose State University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates27,601
Admitted85%
Average net price$13,760per year, after aid
Total cost$26,593per year, before aid
Graduation rate69%
Return for year two87%
Median earnings$78,98810 years after starting
Median debt$15,000at graduation
Students per teacher25 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 1,657 reported graduates$44,617median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 486 reported graduates$33,851median pay a year after
- Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 276 reported graduates$41,664median pay a year after
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 260 reported graduates$36,415median pay a year after
- Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree · 251 reported graduates$81,060median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about San Jose State University
How much does San Jose State University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,760 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $26,593 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose State University?
69% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 87% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at San Jose State University?
85% of applicants are admitted. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at San Jose State University?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do San Jose State University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $78,988. Source: College Scorecard.
When was San Jose State University founded?
San Jose State University was founded in 1857. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at San Jose State University?
Landmarks at San Jose State University include Provident Credit Union Event Center (arena), Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (library), Hammer Theatre (theater), San José State University South Campus (arena), CEFCU Stadium (stadium).
Where is San Jose State University?
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA, about 9 miles from Sunnyvale.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.