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San Jose State University
#704 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4,033 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 180 responses
    • Mixed. some are party students others study
      43%
    • Trying to get by
      14%
    • Persistant
      13%
    • Hard-studying
      11%
    • Driven
      9%
    • Unique
      4%
    • Community
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    50%
    Male Undergrads
    50%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      96%
    • Out-of-State
      1%
    • International
      3%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      2%
    • 18-19
      30%
    • 20-21
      29%
    • 22-24
      26%
    • Over 25
      13%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      34%
    • $30k-$48k
      22%
    • $49k-$75k
      18%
    • $76k-$110k
      11%
    • $110k+
      15%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    79%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.215 responses
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    67%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).214 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      3%
    • Asian
      35%
    • Hispanic
      28%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      8%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      4%
    • White
      16%
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    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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