More selective than 33% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose San Jose State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
San Jose State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 80% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is San Jose State University compared with other California colleges?
San Jose State University has the 62nd-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Thomas Aquinas College | 83% | 84% | $26,196 |
| 59 | Dominican University of California | 84% | 78% | $35,333 |
| 60 | Point Loma Nazarene University | 84% | 77% | $38,729 |
| 61 | The Master's University and Seminary | 84% | 68% | $32,647 |
| 62 | San Jose State University | 85% | 69% | $13,760 |
| 63 | California Baptist University | 85% | 62% | $26,285 |
| 64 | Simpson University | 86% | 49% | $27,817 |
| 65 | Saint Mary's College of California | 87% | 70% | $30,378 |
| 66 | Azusa Pacific University | 88% | 62% | $22,212 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at San Jose State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
San Jose State University admissions questions
What is the San Jose State University acceptance rate?
San Jose State University accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 28,708 of 35,780 applicants were admitted.
Does San Jose State University require the SAT or ACT?
San Jose State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at San Jose State University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,520 of 28,708).
Is San Jose State University getting harder to get into?
San Jose State University accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 80% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to San Jose State University overview