| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1,137 | 27.58% |
| White | 958 | 23.24% |
| Asian | 817 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 19.16% |
| Unknown | 176 | 4.27% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 141 | 3.42% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 2.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.29% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 0.10% |
The majority of San Jose State graduate students are International.