In the Heart of Silicon Valley
36,000 students
2,000 faculty members
250 areas of study
8,900 graduates annually
Founded 1857

The founding campus of the 23-campus California State University system, San Jose State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study – offered through its eight colleges.

With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,370 employees, San Jose State continues to be an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and the state, annually contributing more than 8,900 graduates to the workforce.

The university is immensely proud of the accomplishments of its more than 250,000 alumni, 65 percent of whom live and work in the Bay Area.

 

Latest News

 

• SJSU Legacy of Poetry Festival’s 14th Annual Event Goes Online April 15 - 23 April 9, 2021
• How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Health and Well-being of the LGBTQ+ Community?: A Q&A With Laurie Drabble April 7, 2021
• Geology Professor Kim Blisniuk Unearths New Information About Southern California's Next "Big One" April 5, 2021
• Virtual Admitted Spartan Days Provide an In-Depth Preview of the SJSU Experience April 1, 2021
• San José State Honors 2021 Faculty Award Winners March 30, 2021
• College of Social Sciences Establishes First Endowed Professorship With $1 Million Gift March 29, 2021
• SJSU Hosts Global Virtual Event Examining Long-term Effects of Separating Families Due to Immigration March 24, 2021
• Elaine Roche Wins Family of the Year Award at the 2021 Parent and Family Weekend March 24, 2021
• SJSU Looks Ahead to Fall Semester at Recent Adapt Town Halls March 18, 2021
• ISSSSC Hosts Panel Discussion of Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sports March 16, 2021

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