San Jose State University has been recognized as one of the best public colleges in the United States by Money magazine, which rated it five stars in its 2025 Best Colleges list. The ranking assessed over 700 universities based on academic quality, affordability, and alumni outcomes. Notable factors for SJSU include a high graduation rate of 75%, an 80% acceptance rate, and an average graduate salary of $78,990 annually. The low tuition of $8,846 for the 2025-26 school year contributes to its affordability status. Demographically, around 63% of students identify as Asian or Hispanic or Latino.
"Like much of the California State University system, SJSU is regularly recognized for its accessibility, and it scores well on multiple measures of economic and social mobility."
"We believe our combination of inexpensive annual cost, our location in the heart of Silicon Valley's innovation hub and our robust support systems validates our role as a national leader in public education."
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