San Jose State University Acceptance Rate
San Jose, California · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 35,780
- Admitted
- 28,708
- Yield
- 15.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, San Jose State University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.8% in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 29,738 to 35,780 (+20%) over that period.
Its 80.2% rate makes San Jose State University more selective than about 42% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 84 tracked California schools, it is more selective than about 37%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87% for women vs 73.6% for men, a 13.4-point gap). San Jose State University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 15.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 29,738 | 17,797 | 59.8% | 3,486 |
| 2015–16 | 30,584 | 16,890 | 55.2% | 3,461 |
| 2016–17 | 31,555 | 16,862 | 53.4% | 3,208 |
| 2017–18 | 31,909 | 21,340 | 66.9% | 4,490 |
| 2018–19 | 36,243 | 19,811 | 54.7% | 3,774 |
| 2019–20 | 35,307 | 22,446 | 63.6% | 3,964 |
| 2020–21 | 32,375 | 21,810 | 67.4% | 3,328 |
| 2021–22 | 30,441 | 25,682 | 84.4% | 4,222 |
| 2022–23 | 34,002 | 26,083 | 76.7% | 4,037 |
| 2023–24 | 35,780 | 28,708 | 80.2% | 4,520 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 17,661 | 15,366 | 87% |
| Men | 18,119 | 13,342 | 73.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How San Jose State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is San Jose State University's acceptance rate?
San Jose State University's acceptance rate is 80.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (28,708 admitted of 35,780 applicants).
Is San Jose State University test optional?
San Jose State University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to San Jose State University?
San Jose State University received 35,780 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 28,708.
Is San Jose State University getting harder to get into?
San Jose State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.8% in 2014–15 to 80.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sjsu.edu/.