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San Jose State University admissions

San Jose, California · Public · 27,601 undergrads

San Jose State University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024 (31,419 of 37,132, federal IPEDS data).

The numbers

Applied
37,132
fall 2024
Accept their offer
15%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$70
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Can I get into San Jose State University?

85% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

37,132 applied, 31,419 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Early rounds and deadlines

San Jose State University doesn't offer early decision or early action.

20days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Nov 30, 2026

Questions people ask

What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?
San Jose State University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024 (31,419 of 37,132, federal IPEDS data).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Deadlines: sjsu.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Updated Nov 8, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers