San Jose State Admission Requirements

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San Jose State Admission Overview

San Jose State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year San Jose State admitted 84.6% of applicants. San Jose State is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose State is test-free for 2026-27. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/pages/testing-requirements.aspx

San Jose State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.6%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The San Jose State acceptance rate is 84.6%. Last year, 31,419 of 37,132 applicants were admitted. That is the 72nd lowest acceptance rate in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into San Jose State and can you get accepted?

San Jose State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.35*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.35*

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Average GPA

San Jose State has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.35 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. San Jose State is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.35 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

San Jose State Test Policy

Test Submission Requirements

San Jose State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores for first-year admission in the 2026-27 cycle. The California State University no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility at any CSU campus. If you are accepted, SAT or ACT scores can be used as one of the measures to place you in mathematics and written communication courses. You may report your ACT or College Board ID on Cal State Apply; scores sent to one CSU campus are available to every CSU campus you apply to.

Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/pages/testing-requirements.aspx

San Jose State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1010-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

91%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 510
Composite 1010

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 630
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at San Jose State typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1240) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. San Jose State ranks #41 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

San Jose State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at San Jose State typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–26) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. San Jose State places #42 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

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ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

San Jose State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	18,518	18,614	37,132
Accepted	16,799	14,620	31,419
Acceptance Rate	91%	79%	85%
Enrolled	2,216	2,388	4,604
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	16%	15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to San Jose State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

San Jose State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted