by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the figures below to see the per-credit-hour cost for part-time students at San Jose State University, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time undergraduates at San Jose State University are charged $420 per credit.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $420 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at San Jose State University are shown below.
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 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board costs.
This is how tuition at San Jose State University has changed over recent 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 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $22,276 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at San Jose State University, visit the San Jose State University Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the San Jose State University Tuition & Fees page.