San Jose State University
San Jose State University GPA Requirements
San Jose State University reports an average high school GPA of 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It describes a recent first-year class and is not a minimum.
Average GPA
3.5
unweighted 4.0 scale
Acceptance rate
85%
National average GPA
3.11
class of 2019, unweighted
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Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need for San Jose State University?
San Jose State University reports an average high school GPA of 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. It is not a cutoff: many students in the class came in below the average. Cohort: Fall 2025 entering class (CDS 2025-26, section C12).
Is San Jose State University's GPA weighted or unweighted?
Unweighted. The 3.5 is on a 4.0 scale with no extra points for honors or AP courses.
How does San Jose State University's average GPA compare with the national average?
San Jose State University's 3.50 is 0.39 points above the national high school average of 3.11 (NAEP High School Transcript Study, class of 2019).
GPA: Fall 2025 entering class (CDS 2025-26, section C12). Source. We show GPA figures on the scale each school publishes and never convert between scales.
