by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for San Jose State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at San Jose State University ran $8,410 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,010. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,326 in-state and $2,326 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,326 | $2,326 |
| Total | $8,410 | $21,010 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will San Jose State University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how San Jose State University costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Relative to the national field, San Jose State University lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the San Jose State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at San Jose State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at San Jose State has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition went up 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $22,276 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.34%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,606. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.15%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $21,460.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,606 | $21,460 |
| In 2 Years | $8,806 | $21,920 |
| In 3 Years | $9,011 | $22,390 |
| In 4 Years | $9,221 | $22,870 |
| In 5 Years | $9,436 | $23,360 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $88,640, compared with about $35,644 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at San Jose State University, visit the San Jose State University Financial Aid page.
