San Jose State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

83%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
3%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

San Jose State University has a diverse student body with 83% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
13.3%(3,424)
Hispanic
32.7%(8,396)
African American
3.8%(965)
Asian
40.9%(10,498)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(128)
Two or More Races
5.3%(1,372)
Unknown
3.4%(883)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color83%
Total Enrollment35,751
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

San Jose State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

San Jose State University has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.1%(13,999)
Women
47.9%(12,864)

Gender Statistics

Men13,999

39% of total enrollment

Women12,864

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

San Jose State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(442)
18-19
27.4%(7,350)
20-21
29.4%(7,888)
22-24
25.1%(6,748)
25+
16.5%(4,435)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.0%(87)
22-24
23.2%(2,063)
25+
75.8%(6,737)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

San Jose State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -3% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(3,883)
International
2.5%(98)

Regional Representation

In-State3,883

100% of student body

International98

3% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

83%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age