San Jose State University

SJSU is classified among R2: High-research spending and doctorate production. As per National Science Foundation survey data, this university's research and development expenditures totaled $83.4 million. This university has become the eighth campus in the CSU system to earn the R2 status. It ranks #2 in research productivity in the CSU system. Around 200 faculty members are involved in sponsored research projects.

There are around 3,200+ international students at San Jose State University, hailing from more than 100 countries. About 2,000 students at this university engage in practical training experiences after the completion of SJSU degrees through OPT and STEM OPT employment authorization. In total, there are 36,000+ students enrolled at this university. Also, note that this university ranks at #1 for career outcomes for international students according to F1 Hire 2025 National Rankings.

There is an Indian student organisation at SJSU. A few of the activities that this student organisation does are:

• SJSU Indian student organization welcomes new Indian students and supports them while settling by offering airport pickups, pre-arrival guidance, etc.
• Organizes festivals like Holi, Diwali, Independence day, etc. to promote Indian culture and traditions
• Hosts Bollywood nights, movie screenings, cricket tournaments, etc.

Yes, all F1 students, even those in the first semester, can work part-time while studying at SJSU. They can work for a 20 hours max when the school is in session and full-time during semester breaks. They can work as Teaching Assistant, Spartan Shop student worker, Student Assistant, etc. Students can work off-campus at the location educationally affiliated with SJSU. 

SJSU acceptance rate 2025 stands at 84.61%, meaning that out of every 100 students who apply to the university's admission process, San Jose State University is likely to admit around 84-85 students. This makes the admission criteria of the university very non-selective as majority of the applicants are likely to be admitted.

Whereas when it comes to the SJSU acceptance rate for international students,  it stands at 74%, making the San Jose State University admissions slightly more selective for international aspirants, but not difficult nevertheless. 

On campus housing at SJSU can appear expensive to some students, however the university does provide students with the option to pick the type of room they prefer with a variety of price range. The housing rates of SJSU for 2025-26 are given below:

1 USD = INR 85.79 

To take admission to San Jose State University MS in AI, the applicants must have an UG degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The UG degree must be in Math, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related field. If UG programme is not ABET-accredited, then GRE is required with minimum GRE q+v of 305 and GRE AWA of 3.0. Also, note that GRE q+v minimum higher than 305 may be needed for successful admission depending on the number of applicants. Also, an English language proficiency score is required too.

The first-year tuition fee to study MS at SJSU will be around INR 6 Lacs - INR 27 lakh. The tuition fees vary as per the MS courses. Besides the tuition fee, students are required to pay the cost of living too. The cost of living for graduate students is given as follows:

• Living expenses: USD 26,490 (Around INR 23.4 lakh)
• Medical insurance: USD 2,250 (Around INR 2 lakh)

San Jose State University offers a number of housing options, ranging from dormitories to apartment style living and communal housing. International House is another option for international students to live near SJSU campus. For food and housing for international UG students, the campus housing will be USD 21,890 for 2025-26 (Around INR 18.75 lakh). To avail the on-campus housing, students are required to submit the housing applications as per required deadline.