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San Jose State University
  • 4 Year
  • SAN JOSE, CA
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San Jose State University
#758 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAN JOSE, CA
  • 4,131 reviews
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    Students at San Jose State University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 188 responses
    • Mixed. some are party students others study
      43%
    • Trying to get by
      15%
    • Persistant
      12%
    • Hard-studying
      10%
    • Driven
      10%
    • Unique
      4%
    • Community
      3%
    Female Undergrads
    51%
    Male Undergrads
    49%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      97%
    • Out-of-State
      2%
    • International
      2%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      1%
    • 18-19
      24%
    • 20-21
      30%
    • 22-24
      27%
    • Over 25
      17%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      33%
    • $30k-$48k
      19%
    • $49k-$75k
      19%
    • $76k-$110k
      12%
    • $110k+
      17%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    79%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 215 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 214 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian
      37%
    • Hispanic
      30%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      8%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Unknown
      3%
    • White
      13%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    What political party do you associate yourself with?
    Based on 112 responses
    • Republican
      4%
    • Democratic
      54%
    • Independent
      13%
    • Other party not mentioned
      3%
    • I don't care about politics
      26%
    Poll
    How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
    Based on 210 responses
    • Progressive/very liberal
      12%
    • Liberal
      34%
    • Moderate
      19%
    • Conservative
      4%
    • Libertarian
      2%
    • Not sure
      29%
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