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San Jose State University
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  • 4 Year
  • SAN JOSE, CA

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%

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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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