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San Jose City College

San Jose, CA·Public·7,039 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for in-state California residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,039 students.

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About This School

San Jose City College is a public institution located in San Jose, California with approximately 7,039 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $1,366 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

One of California's oldest community colleges, founded in 1921, this San Jose institution offers an affordable path to transfer or career training for students who need flexibility and lower upfront costs. The numbers tell a mixed story, though — median earnings of $37,600 a decade after enrollment are modest, which is worth weighing carefully if you're taking on any debt to attend. Worth considering if you have a clear transfer goal to a four-year school or a specific vocational program in mind, but go in with a plan, not just a starting point.

Founded
1921

Notable Alumni

Amy TanAto BoldonMillard HamptonDave LautTorraye Braggs

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,366
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,486
Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
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at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White11%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino53%
Asian22%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,039 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

San Jose City College

San Jose, CA

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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