Public school in California with 28,200 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
Admissions website:
Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
84%
Women
88%
Men
80%
Total number of applicants
30,441
Women: 50%
Men: 50%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
16%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$25,212
Out-of-state
$37,092
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$10,225
$30,001–48,000
$11,547
$48,001–75,000
$14,761
$75,001–110,000
$18,441
Over $110,000
$22,648
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Not used
SAT/ACT testing policy
Not used
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,222
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
45%
Enrolled men:
55%
6-year graduation rate
64%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
83%
Student diversity
Very diverse
International students
8%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 39%
Black: 4%
Hispanic: 30%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 10%
White: 17%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
26:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
Yes
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Mountain West Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Mountain West Conference
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Location
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Far West
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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