San Jose State University

San Jose State University (SJSU) is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast, founded in 1857, located in downtown San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley. SJSU enrolls approximately 36,000 students and is uniquely positioned to serve the technology industry, with strong engineering, computer science, and business programs that feed directly into the Bay Area’s tech economy. SJSU alumni include executives at virtually every major Silicon Valley company.

Colleges

• College of Engineering — Top Silicon Valley engineering
• Lucas College of Business — AACSB-accredited
• College of Science — CS, math, and natural sciences
• College of Social Sciences — Social work and behavioral sciences
• College of Arts — Animation, design, and fine arts

How to Apply

• Application: Cal State Apply
• Acceptance Rate: ~55%
• In-State Tuition: ~$7,748

Key Deadlines

• Application Window: October 1–November 30