San Jose State University

It is moderately difficult to get into San Jose State University. Around 75% of applicants get into San Jose State University each year. Last year, 34,783 students applied to San Jose State University and 26,083 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to San Jose State University, the regular decision application deadline is November 30 and the fee for the application is $70.

San Jose State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of San Jose State University's admissions stats.

San Jose State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

San Jose State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for San Jose State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	11 30	–

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Want to Apply Early to San Jose State University?

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San Jose State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on San Jose State University Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of California, getting into San Jose State University is extremely difficult.

Transferring to San Jose State University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to San Jose State University

San Jose State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into San Jose State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at San Jose State University

Wondering what factors are considered by San Jose State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Geographical Residence	Important
State Residency	Important
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with San Jose State University for more information on admission factors.

San Jose State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to San Jose State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with San Jose State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into San Jose State University?

Students admitted to San Jose State University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

San Jose State University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to San Jose State University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to San Jose State University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is November 30.

Transfer students can enroll in San Jose State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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San Jose State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to San Jose State University?

❌ Students who are admitted to San Jose State University must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does San Jose State University accept transfer credits?

✅ San Jose State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. San Jose State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does San Jose State University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ San Jose State University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to San Jose State University?

✅ San Jose State University is not test optional.

What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?

✅ San Jose State University's acceptance rate is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at San Jose State University?

❌ San Jose State University does not offer early decision.

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