Outcomes at San Jose State
Graduation Rate
69.22%
Transfer-out Rate
3.81%
Retention Rate
87.00%
The graduation rate at San Jose State University is 69.22% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. 2,564 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,704 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 58.20%.
The transfer-out rate is 3.81% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 87% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between San Jose State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at San Jose State University. 2,564 students have completed and 141 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 147 students still enrolled and 852 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,704 | 3,704 |
| Completers | 2,564 (69.22%) | 2,564 |
| Transfer-out | 141 (3.81%) | 141 |
| Still Enrolled | 147 (3.97%) | 147 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 852 (23.00%) | 852 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,371 students have completed in 4 years and additional 969 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,371 (37.01%) |
535 (30.71%) |
836 (42.61%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 969 (26.16%) |
492 (28.24%) |
477 (24.31%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 224 (6.05%) |
130 (7.46%) |
94 (4.79%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.22% (2,564/3,704) | 66.42% (1,157/1,742) | 71.71% (1,407/1,962) |
| Asian | 79.31% (1,165/1,469) | 76.84% (574/747) | 81.86% (591/722) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 54.30% (82/151) | 49.12% (28/57) | 57.45% (54/94) |
| Hispanic | 59.78% (697/1,166) | 53.19% (250/470) | 64.22% (447/696) |
| White | 67.43% (294/436) | 66.67% (142/213) | 68.16% (152/223) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 63.16% (12/19) | 33.33% (3/9) | 90.00% (9/10) |
| Two or More Race | 64.92% (124/191) | 64.44% (58/90) | 65.35% (66/101) |
| Unknown | 71.72% (71/99) | 67.80% (40/59) | 77.50% (31/40) |