San Jose State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
25.2K

Full + Part time Students
1:25

Faculty to Student Ratio
12%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in the center of San José and in the heart of Silicon Valley. SJSU is the oldest state university in California. Its distinctive character has been forged by its long history, by its location, and by its vision - a blend of the old and the new, of the traditional and the innovative. SJSU takes pride in and is firmly committed to teaching and learning, with a faculty that is active in scholarship, research, technological innovation, community service, and the arts.

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Overview

Founded	1857
Total Faculty	697
Full-Time Undergraduate	20,320
Part-Time Undergraduate	4,837
Application Acceptance Rate	75%
Transfer Students	3,108
Programs	136 Programs
Courses	4,757 Courses
Equivalencies	3,263 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,852
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,510
Books and Supplies	$1,754
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	37%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,494
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,410

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer students may apply for Scholarships. For Financial Aid complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 408-283-7500 or fao@sjsu.edu.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	April 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum GPA for California residents - 2.0. Minimum GPA for Non-residents - 2.4.
Official Transcripts:

High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 60 credits. College transcript(s) are required from all institutions attended. Applicants must be in good standing at the last college or university attended.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are required if applying with less than 60 credits, unless your high school GPA was above 3.0 (3.6 for non-residents).
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Essay:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Application Fee:

Yes, $55 nonrefundable fee must be submitted with the application. The fee may be waived if applying from a community college that participates with San Jose's Transfer Admission Agreements.
Interview:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

Additional requirements vary according to applicant status (lower-division transfer or upper division transfer) and program of study.
Apply Here:

www.csumentor.edu

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may transfer for courses where a grade of at least a C has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

For lower division transfer - less than 60 credits (only accepted for Engineering and Nursing majors). For upper division transfer - 60 or more credits. You must earn 30 credits at SJSU to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

San Jose State U Transfer Policy.pdf