San Jose State University
What San Jose State University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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Test scoresSan Jose State University
At most 10% of San Jose State University's first-years sent an SAT or ACT.
9% sent an SAT and 1% an ACT (some sent both), so most enrolled without a score. SAT middle 50% among those who sent: 1010–1270.
Sent an SAT9%
Sent an ACT1%
Source: San Jose State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
Who says yesSan Jose State University
83% of students admitted to San Jose State University go elsewhere.
Only 17% of admits enroll, so San Jose State University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll17%
Go elsewhere83%
Source: San Jose State University's Common Data Set 2025-26
2 more things the data says PRO
- Only 9% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- Applications rose 2% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (36,243 to 37,124).
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- About 41 admits did steady community service, tutoring or nonprofit work, often alongside leadership in the same area.
- About 19 admits built or led technical projects, such as robotics teams, coding clubs, hackathons, apps or startups.
- About 22 admits held a top role built over years: founder, president, captain or editor of a club, team or nonprofit.
- About 9 admits are Eagle Scouts or had long-running scouting leadership, usually paired with heavy volunteering.
- About 8 admits cite a heavy course load of AP, IB, dual-enrollment or honors classes, often 8 to 16 of them.
- Students report SJSU's impacted majors, like computer and electrical engineering, use a published impaction index (around 4800), and meeting it does not guarantee admission.
- Students report SJSU posts decisions mostly in February, in waves, with some applicants hearing as early as December.
- Students report SJSU gives some preference to local applicants, which can matter for waitlists or appeals.
Every number, year by year: San Jose State University on Open College Data. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.