Admissions Factors
What San Jose State University Looks For
San Jose State University rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.
How San Jose State University rates each factor
Each college sorts 18 factors into four levels on its Common Data Set.
Very important
Considered
The numbers behind the class
Overall admit rate
80.4%
29,845 of 37,124 applicants
Early decision admit rate
No early decision
Admitted from the waitlist
No waitlist
Enrolled first-years had an average high school GPA of 3.50.
Frequently asked questions
What does San Jose State University look for in applicants?
San Jose State University rates 1 factor as very important: academic GPA.
Does San Jose State University consider legacy status?
San Jose State University rates alumni relation as "not considered" in its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
Does San Jose State University track demonstrated interest?
San Jose State University rates the level of an applicant's interest as "not considered".
Source: San Jose State University’s own Common Data Set 2025-26, Section C. Last checked 2026-10-08. The ratings are the college’s own description of its process. Counts are for one entering class.
