Why 91猎奇? | Admissions

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We are the Gateway to Creativity and Innovation

Transform at Silicon Valley's Public University

When you become a student at San Jos茅 State, you鈥檙e not only embarking on a transformative college journey 鈥� you鈥檙e joining a new, extended Spartan family. 91猎奇 is a diverse, close-knit community with access to cutting-edge research, world-class scholarship and transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally.

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San Jos茅 State provides a wide range of undergraduate programs, with both online and in-person courses, that promote intellectual inquiry and independent thought. @ 2024 91猎奇 also offers five fully online degree completion programs.

Tuition and Fees

San Jos茅 State is dedicated to providing affordable access to high-quality education at the fraction of the cost 鈥� learn more about tuition, meal plans, financial aid and scholarships.

See what the roadmap looks like to stay on track to graduate in four years for first-year students and two years for transfers.

Housing

From traditional residence halls to Greek houses and downtown apartments, San Jos茅 State offers multiple housing options that will fit your needs.

Campus Life

Through shared experiences with peers, service to the community, and acts of creation, recreation and cohabitation, discover what San Jos茅 State has to offer beyond the classroom.

Connect With a Counselor

Need help planning your journey to San Jos茅 State or just have some questions? Our admission counselors are ready to help.

Be a Part of Our Spartan Traditions

Your Health and Well-being

Our state-of-the-art Student Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC) houses everything you need to begin or maintain your fitness goals. Sign up for a cycle class, try bouldering, join a pick-up game or just hang out by the pool. SRAC offers you a way to pursue a host of physical activities right on campus. You might even discover a lifelong pastime or hobby.

91猎奇 Cares

91猎奇 Cares provides you the resources and services for any type of financial crisis you may face during your journey at San Jos茅 State 鈥� from having trouble paying for food, housing or other bills, we are always here to help.

Health and Wellness Resources

Taking care of your health and wellness is critical to your academic success. At San Jos茅 State, we provide a variety of resources to help you take care of all the dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, occupational, multicultural, environmental, spiritual and intellectual.

91猎奇's Mission and Values

Dedication to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

San Jos茅 State is unique in its long history of student civil rights activism, service to first-generation student populations and racial and ethnic diversity. 91猎奇's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to create a campus community that is free from discrimination and systemic and cultural barriers to your academic success.

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Commitment to Sustainability

We offer a wide range of academic courses and programs related to sustainability, as well as ongoing campus-wide efforts to minimize San Jos茅 State鈥檚 "ecological footprint" by reducing campus energy consumption, water use, and waste.

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Support for Local Community

With San Jos茅 State located in the heart of the city, we鈥檝e created the 91猎奇 Loves SJ initiative in collaboration with downtown organizations and San Jos茅 City Hall to further connect and integrate students with the culture of the thriving local community.

Career Pathways

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91猎奇 students celebrate the last day of Google鈥檚 Computer Science Program.

Every Spartan Emerges Career Ready

Visit the Career Center to see where your degree from Silicon Valley's Public University can take you. Build relevant career experiences by tapping into our network of over 9,000 local and 30,000 global employers that seek 91猎奇 students.

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Spartan Testimonials

Stories of Transformation at 91猎奇

A university education can be measured in many ways, such as in degrees earned, years of study accomplished, money spent or saved, lifelong friendships made, or mentorships and relationships formed. San Jos茅 State University was named the #1 Most Transformative University in the nation by Money magazine, in part, because Spartans say that 91猎奇 has helped them transform and effect positive change, not only for themselves but also for their communities.

Marielle Lacanlale

鈥�22 Nursing

鈥淚f I had not gone to 91猎奇 to pursue nursing, I would not have been able to develop the work ethic that I have now to achieve my goals. 91猎奇 has also provided me with a very strong Filipino community. Now that I am in the nursing school here, 91猎奇 has provided me with so many opportunities to make a difference within my community.鈥�

Tommy Wen Chin

鈥�22 Physics

鈥淸My 91猎奇 professor] gave me the courage that I had been longing for to pursue physics. Every day since then, I have been very grateful for the opportunity to pursue what I truly love.鈥�

Alexandra Salazar

鈥�20 Molecular Biology

鈥淐oming to 91猎奇 introduced me to the mentors that would see my potential and help transform me into the scientist I am becoming. Thanks to the resources and guidance I received at 91猎奇, I will begin pursuing my PhD in neuroscience at the Scripps Research Institute starting fall 2021.鈥�

Rankings and Accomplishments

In its 2025 Best College in the U.S. Ranking, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ranked 91猎奇 as the #4 best public university in the nation.

Ranked #1 among Public Universities by U.S. News and World Report in Best Value based on academic quality and net cost of attendance.

Ranked #3 among Public Universities by U.S. News and World Report for Campus Ethnic Diversity.

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Requirements and Next Steps for Admission

Learn more about GPA and course requirements or register for our next workshop to learn how to fill out an application for San Jos茅 State.

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