Why SJSU?

We Are Spartans

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At San Jose State University, you can discover who you want to be — for yourself, for your family and for your community. Different and unexpected begin here — at the heart of a transforming Silicon Valley. We are Spartans. What powers us changes our world.

Discover who you want to be

A welcoming, inclusive environment encourages students to discover who they want to be.

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Through real-world, hands-on learning and teaching, students and faculty members integrate theory and practice in pursuit of their goals.

Read the personal stories of Spartans

Located in the global capital of innovation and creativity, SJSU's multifaceted relationship to Silicon Valley provides a springboard to meaningful careers.

A commitment to academic excellence and dynamic learning opportunities promotes responsible social and civic engagement.

Faculty members combine academic excellence with industry and practical experience, preparing students to solve 21st-century problems.

Spartan Pride

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Academics

Consistently ranked in the top ten among public universities in the western U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.

Value

Named one of the Nation's Best Value Colleges by Forbes magazine.

Research

With $60 million in annual research, SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in terms of research spending.

Athletics

Of SJSU's 22 NCAA Division I men's and women's sports teams, an all-time high 57 athletes were named to the Academic All-Mountain West team.