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San Jose State University
(SJSU)
Part of California State University System
About
San José State University is a public research university in San Jose, California, United States. Established in 1857 as the state's first normal school, it is the oldest public university in the western United States and is the founding campus of the California State University system.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,609
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 28.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
- Staff
- 3,586
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =692 | 29.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of San Jose State University?
San Jose State University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1001–1200, US News Rank =1,677.
When was San Jose State University founded?
San Jose State University was founded in 1857.
What are the top subjects at San Jose State University?
Top subjects at San Jose State University include: Hospitality & Tourism Management, Atmospheric Science, Education & Training, Psychology, Social Sciences and Public Health.
Where is San Jose State University located?
San Jose State University is located in San Jose, United States.