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San Jose City College

San Jose City College

San Jose, CA · City · 7,105 students
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$16,959
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
33%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
32% typical
$46,215
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
0% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Established in 1921 in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose City College (SJCC) is best known for its robust transfer pathways to top four-year institutions like San Jose State University, alongside strong career education programs in fields such as dental assisting, cosmetology, and laser technology. As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, the college features an inclusive, community-oriented campus culture that prioritizes equity and personalized support for first-generation and adult learners through initiatives like the Metas and Puente programs. SJCC is distinguished by its storied athletic heritage—particularly its historic track-and-field legacy—and its San José Promise program, which provides eligible students with free tuition, textbook assistance, and dedicated academic counseling.


Wikipedia:San José City College (SJCC) is a public community college in San Jose, California. It was founded in 1921, and is one of the oldest colleges in the California Community College System.

Location
San Jose, CA, 95128-2798 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SJC · San Jose
3 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,366$11,922
Books & supplies$2,727$2,727
Cost of attendance$26,081$36,637 est.
Average net price$16,959Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$11,922
In-state: $1,366
Books & supplies$2,727
Cost of attendance$36,637 est.
In-state: $26,081
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,959
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$16,430
$30–48k
$15,652
$48–75k
$18,524
$75–110k
$22,207
$110k+
$20,198
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
33%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
43% graduated · 15% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 40% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,993
10 yrs after entry$46,215
Debt
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$11.3k
90th percentile$19,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs, $38,832 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
26 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
58%
Family income
$15,562
Independent
55%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
76%
Race & ethnicity
White
15%
Hispanic
51%
Black
5%
Asian
22%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
39%
Faculty salary
$16,356/mo
Teaching spend
$12,125
per student
Federal loans
1%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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