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San Jose State University
  • 4 Year
  • SAN JOSE, CA
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San Jose State University
#538 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAN JOSE, CA
  • 4,298 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 208 responses
    • Mixed. some are party students others study
      42%
    • Trying to get by
      15%
    • Persistant
      13%
    • Hard-studying
      10%
    • Driven
      9%
    • Unique
      4%
    • Community
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    50%
    Male Undergrads
    50%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      97%
    • Out-of-State
      1%
    • International
      2%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      2%
    • 18-19
      25%
    • 20-21
      30%
    • 22-24
      26%
    • Over 25
      17%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      34%
    • $30k-$48k
      21%
    • $49k-$75k
      24%
    • $76k-$110k
      9%
    • $110k+
      13%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    79%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in race, ethnicity and cultural background. 215 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in international students. 214 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      4%
    • Asian
      38%
    • Hispanic
      30%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      7%
    • Multiracial
      5%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      1%
    • Unknown
      3%
    • White
      13%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    How would you describe your personal political beliefs?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Very conservative
      2%
    • Conservative
      6%
    • Moderate
      20%
    • Liberal
      33%
    • Very liberal
      9%
    • I don't care about politics
      30%
    Poll
    How would you describe the political beliefs of the campus as a whole?
    Based on 54 responses
    • Very conservative
      2%
    • Balanced
      24%
    • Liberal
      37%
    • Very liberal
      15%
    • Not sure
      22%
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