San Jose State University

San Jose State University ranks at #1 for Career Outcomes for international students in the F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings. Money Magazine ranked SJSU 4.5 out of 5 stars. This university is also ranked at #5 in the Wall Street 2026 National Rankings. U.S. News has ranked this university at #4 in the Regional University West categoty in 2026. 

The San Jose State University acceptance rate is 85% which suggests that it is a relatively less competitive institution, with many applicants for more spots in its various programs. Early application can be a primary benefit as it gives students a better chance of acceptance. So don’t wait for the last-minute deadlines. The sooner, the better for students applying to San Jose State University. 

San Jose State University is one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse universities in the United States. It is very popular and one of the most sought-after universities among international students. Currently, the university is home to more than 3,500 international students from over 100 countries. The university has reached the pinnacle of excellence during its more than 160-year history.

International UG applicants must have the equivalent of U.S. 3.0 GPA or an average of B grades. Here are the application requirements. Apart from this, submit the English language proficiency score and official secondary transcripts and other documents. In the case of ELP test score, IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores are accepted.

To take admission to <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities/san-jose-state-university/ms-in-artificial-intelligence">San Jose State University MS in AI</a>, the applicants must have an UG degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The UG degree must be in Math, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field. If UG programme is not ABET-accredited, then GRE is required with minimum GRE q+v of 305 and GRE AWA of 3.0. Also, note that GRE q+v minimum higher than 305 may be needed for successful admission depending on the number of applicants. Also, an English language proficiency score is required too.

Many of the San Jose State University's graduate courses requires that the applicants submit standardized test scores such as GRE / GMAT scores to be considered for admission. To apply to graduate courses, here are some of the steps that have to be followed:

• First of all, check the programme and its requirements
• Next, meet all the application deadlines
• Then, apply online via Cal State apply
• Next, submit the required documents. Also, submit English language proficiency score, financial documents, test scores, passport, etc.
• Receive the confirmation mail. International evaluators review the application for the eligibility within 7-10 business days

The notable alumni of San Jose State Uni include names:

•  Ben Campbell (Politician)
• Stevie Nick (Singer)
• Coby Bell (Actor)
• Stu Cook
• Doug Clifford
• Dian Fossey
• Patrick Simmons

SJSU placement rate is 85%. The median salary is USD 76,786 (Around INR 66.2 lakh). A few of the job titles on which SJSU graduates are working are Software Engineer, Librarian, Teacher, Software Development Engineer, Nursing, Administrative Assistant, Project Engineer, Manager, Social Worker, etc.

SJSU placement rate as per the Career Outcomes Survey is 85% within 6 months of graduation. The median salary is USD 76,786 (Around INR 66.2 L). The number of companies hired from this university are 4,000+. A few of the top employers are Amazon, Apple, Google, Deloitte, Meta, Walmart, EY, KPMG, IBM, Microsoft, etc. A few of the job roles on which students are hired are Software Engineer, Nursing, Engineer, Sales Associate, Manager, Project Engineer, etc.

Yes, all F1 students, even those in the first semester, can work <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/10-popular-part-time-campus-jobs-for-students-in-the-us-articlepage-54" target="_blank" rel="noopener">part-time while studying</a> at SJSU. They can work for a 20 hours max when the school is in session and full-time during semester breaks. They can work as Teaching Assistant, Spartan Shop student worker, Student Assistant, etc. Students can work off-campus at the location educationally affiliated with SJSU. 

A GPA of at least 3.0 is required in the bachelor’s degree for students for admission to SJSU MSc in Data Analytics course. Also, at least one semester each of college Calculus, Statistics, and Programming courses are required. GMAT / GRE scores and letters of recommendation are not required.

Yes, SJSU require GRE for admission to MS in CS course. As such, there no specific cut-offs for GRE. Apart from this, to get admission to this course, the applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Apart from this, do submit the application materials such as academic transcripts, English language proficiency test score, letter of recommendation, etc. Submitting LOR is strongly recommended.

For international students, SJSU requirements are given as follows:

• The applicants should have completed high school. They must have the equivalent GPA of 3.0 or an average of 'B' grades
• IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores are accepted
• Official secondary school transcripts

For graduate courses, the applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree. A 2.5 GPA is required is the last degree studied.

Yes, SJSU accepts IELTS scores along with other English language proficiency scores. Minimum scores for Graduate and Undergraduate courses vary. General range for UG admission is given below-

Yes, the university offers a variety of scholarships for international students. San Jose State University scholarships are of two types; Merit-based and Need-based. However, only merit-based scholarships are available for international students. The need-based scholarships are not given to international students as they are generally federal financial aid. Besides these scholarships, international students can avail of scholarships and bursaries from external sources of funding. Many external funding agencies offer lucrative scholarships for international students going to the USA for higher education.

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and the Study Abroad and Away Office (SAA) offer Global Spartan Scholarship at SJSU. F1 visa students can avail this scholarship. They must enrolled in the UG and PG courses and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher. Also, the students must show leadership and global impact. Also, they are required to show how this scholarship will impact their ability to pay for tuition. 

At San Jose State Uni, international students are not eligible for financial aid. They can only avail the merit-based scholarships. For applying to Global Spartan scholarship, students are required to complete the scholarship application form. International students enrolled in the Undergraduate and Graduate courses are eligible for this scholarship.

SJSU MSc in CS course is 2 years. This course is available to students with a bachelor's degree in CS or a related discipline. A few of the reasons that make this course a good one for further studies are:

• This graduate course is designed in such a way that students are going to gain experience working on original projects of substance, preparing students for employment at an advanced level
• Small classes and research projects that will give students one-on-one contact with the university's faculty
• Special topic courses are offered by faculty from major Silicon Valley companies such as IBM and Google

Some of the features of the SJSU MS in Data Analytics are:

• STEM degree program
• Expert faculty: Students can learn from the industry experts and academic faculty who offers a range of Data Analytics skills and knowledge
• Career Growth: As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Computer and Information Research Scientist careers are growing at a rate of 21%, much faster than the average for other careers, that is between 5% - 8%

Over 300 courses are offered by SJSU. The courses are offered at the UG and PG level. The popular majors for which this university is known are:

• Engineering
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Health Professions and Related Programs
• Social Sciences
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

The UG students at San Jose State Uni have to pay the tuition fee of around USD 21,915. PG students of this university have a tuition fee of around USD 20,739. Given below are the other expenses that students have to pay: 

• Living expenses: USD 26,374-27,813
• Medical insurance: USD 2,250

From career workshops to basketball games to university clubs, students can take part in the events conducted by San Jose State University. SJSU conducts events like the Writing Workshop, Global Connections: Fun and Games, Post-Completion OPT Packet Preparation, Networking Success Webinar, Fall Diversity Career Fair, etc.

SJSU main campus is in San Jose, California, USA. The campus size of this university is 154 acres. There are around 450 student organizations at this campus. Indian student association is also there at SJSU. This university also competes in the NCAA Division I. 

San Jose State University has been ranked highly in the U.S. News & World Report. In 2026 rankings, SJSU has been ranked at #4 among the Regional Universities (West) and #3 among the Top Public schools category. It has also been ranked at #9 among the Best Value - Regional Universities category. SJSU has been ranked at #117 among Undergraduate Computer Science courses. 

San Jose State University is one of the best public research <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/usa/universities">universities in the United States</a>. It is the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university is one of the most sought-after universities among international students. The U.S. News and World Report 2025 ranked SJSU in the regional rankings:

• #4 in Regional Universities (West)
• #3 in Top Public Schools
• #11 in Best Value Schools (West)

The university offers a variety of top-rated academic programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. International students get to choose from 250+ study areas in its various colleges and departments.

In the U.S. News rankings, a few of the subject rankings of SJSU are-

• Entrepreneurship MBA: #104
• MBA Business Analytics: #122
• Finance MBA: #123
• UG Business: #150