Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Ranked #1 Among Public Undergraduate Business Schools in California and Top 100 in the Nation

by | Mar 17, 2025 | Awards and Achievements, Featured

SJSU has just been ranked #1 among public undergraduate business schools in California and placed among the Top 100 business schools in the nation by Poets&Quants for Undergrads. Photo by Jim Gensheimer.

San José State University’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business is proud to announce its recognition as the #1 ranked public undergraduate business school within the California State University (CSU) system and a top 100 undergraduate business program in the nation, according to the latest rankings released by Poets&Quants For Undergrads. SJSU is the only public undergraduate school in California featured in this ranking.

Additionally, in December, the college received recognition from the online publication for its hybrid MBA program for the second consecutive year, ranking #2 among public schools in California.

“For the first time in our history, we have broken into the top 100 schools in the nation — and we are the #1 CSU business school! These rankings reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation and student success. We are excited for what’s ahead — this is just the beginning!” said Rangapriya Kannan, dean of the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.

Poets&Quants For Undergrads, a leading online publication for undergraduate business education news, annually evaluates and ranks the best undergraduate business programs in the United States. Their methodology considers a comprehensive set of factors, including admissions standards, academic excellence and career outcomes.

One key element of the ranking is the assessment of the academic experience, which evaluates a business school’s ability to nurture, challenge and grow young minds. SJSU received an impressive academic experience score of 80.5 (out of a scale of 100), demonstrating its commitment to providing a transformative educational journey for its business students. 

This exceptional score, combined with strong performance across other metrics, reflects the college’s dedication to providing students with a robust and relevant business education. SJSU’s location in the heart of Silicon Valley offers unparalleled access to industry leaders, internship opportunities and real-world learning experiences. 

Learn more about the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business.