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In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$37,490

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Tuition & Fees :
$9,553
Room & Board :
$22,912
Books & Supplies :
$1,004
Other Expenses :
$4,021
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Applying For Financial Aid
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Email
fao@sjsu.edu
Website
Financial Aid Website
Application Process
Application Deadline
November 30
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning April 1
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost
FAFSA Code is 001155 Free
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
Profile of 2025-26 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,955 (83.7%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,553 (64.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,535 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
343 (13.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
93%
Average Award
$14,983
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,472 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,159
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 778 (30.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,208
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,318 (91.4%) of aid recipients
72 (1.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,879
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
17,507 (71.3%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
13,116 (74.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
12,817 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,293 (10.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
91%
Average Award
$14,730
Need-Based Gift
Received by 12,406 (96.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,503
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 3,545 (27.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,608
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 9,831 (76.7%) of aid recipients
354(1.4%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $3,516
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
27%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$18,371
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
State Loans
Available
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Architecture
Biological Sciences
Business
Education
Engineering/Technologies
English
Foreign Languages
Home Economics
Humanities
International Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Religion/Biblical Studies
Social Sciences
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Art/Fine Arts
Cinema/Film/Broadcasting
Creative Writing
Dance
Journalism/Publications
Music
Performing Arts
Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Community Service
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent
Ethnic Background
First-Generation College Students
International Students
Local/State Students
Members of Minorities
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
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