This report looks into the cost of tuition at San José State University (SJSU) and demonstrates how fees vary depending on the level of degree undertaken and the amount of financial aid awarded.

• As of 2022/23, SJSU undergraduates undertaking standard full-time courses spend $5,742 on tuition fees annually.
• This amounts to a minimum of $22,968 on tuition fees over the duration of a 4-year course.
• SJSU graduates undertaking standard full-time courses spend $7,176 on tuition fees annually.
• This amounts to a minimum of $14,352 on tuition fees over the duration of a 2-year course.
• Per year, SJSU graduates spend 24.97% more on tuition fees than undergraduates for standard full-time courses.
• Tuition fees for standard SJSU undergraduate and graduate (full-time) courses have remained static over a 4-year period.
• However, higher tuition fees may be applicable depending on the nature of the chosen program of study.
• Non-California residents (including international students) at SJSU are charged an additional $396 per unit of study undertaken.
• Over $520 million in financial aid is awarded and administered to eligible students by SJSU each year.

SJSU standard undergraduate tuition fees (full-time courses)

• As of 2022/23, tuition fees for SJSU undergraduates undertaking standard full-time courses total $5,742 annually.
• Tuition fees for undergraduates have stayed the same over the given 4-year period.
• Health fees total $454 annually.
• Health fees have increased by 9.40% over the given period.

Fee type	2019/20	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	Change
Tuition fee	$5,742	$5,742	$5,742	$5,742	=
Health fees	$415	$450	$450	$454	+ 9.40%

SJSU standard graduate tuition fees (full-time courses)

• As of 2022/23, tuition fees for SJSU graduates undertaking standard full-time courses total $7,176 annually.
• Tuition fees for graduates have stayed the same over the given 4-year period.
• Health fees total $454 annually.
• Health fees have increased by 9.40% over the given period.

Fee type	2019/20	2020/21	2021/22	2022/23	Change
Tuition fee	$7,176	$7,176	$7,176	$7,176	=
Health fees	$415	$450	$450	$454	+ 9.40%

A graph is given below to compare the prices of standard SJSU undergraduate and graduate degrees by academic year:

SJSU financial aid

• At SJSU, financial aid can be administered in the form of scholarships, grants, work study and loans.
• Through these funds, students are able to better focus on education and the completion of their course.
• More than $520 million in financial aid is awarded and administered to eligible students by SJSU each year.
• As of the 2021/22 academic year, 22,779 students at SJSU qualified for financial aid.
• Furthermore, 4,594 students at SJSU received scholarships.
• Also during the year, $138.84 million in federal aid was disbursed to SJSU students.
• Meanwhile, $77 million in state aid was disbursed to SJSU students.

Who is eligible for financial aid at SJSU?

• At SJSU, eligibility requirements for financial aid vary by program.
• In general, eligible students must:
  • Be enrolled in an approved study program as a degree-seeking student (at least half-time).
  • Be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or be granted AB 540 status (undocumented immigrant status).
  • Demonstrate a financial need for aid (need = cost of attendance minus expected family contributions).
  • Not be in default of a student loan or owe a refund on financial aid.
  • Maintain academic progress to a satisfactory level.
• Federal or state financial aid schemes are not available to international students.

SJSU tuition fees FAQ

Do non-California residents have to pay additional fees to study at SJSU?

• Non-California residents, including international students, are charged a supplemental fee per unit studied of $396.

When are SJSU fees due to be paid?

• Due dates for fees depend on when registration and housing charges are posted to a student’s account. However, these are not necessarily posted at the same time.
• As of Spring 2023:
  • Payments are due Jan 17 if charges are posted between Oct 25 – Jan 12.
  • Payments are due Feb 17 if charges are posted between Jan 13 – Feb 14.
• As of Fall 2023:
  • Payments are due Aug 14 if charges are posted between April 25 – Aug 11. 
  • Payments are due Sept 14 if charges are posted between Aug 12 – Sept 11.

Is SJSU expensive?

• SJSU has been named as the eighth most affordable college out of 25 in major US college cities. 
• SJSU is considered a more affordable option among local colleges. 
• However, its region is also known for having a high cost of living, which can greatly increase overall costs for students.