San Jose City College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
San Jose City College is a public certificate and vocational school in San Jose, California, serving roughly 7,105 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,959 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,366. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,215 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,366
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,959 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,105 24.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.10%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 58.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 13,116
- Room & Board: $22,658 annual estimate
San Jose City College: what the data shows
Common questions about San Jose City College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is San Jose City College?
San Jose City College is located in San Jose, CA (ZIP 95128-2798).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is San Jose City College public or private?
San Jose City College is a Public institution.
How much does San Jose City College cost?
Published tuition: $1,366 in-state, $11,922 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $16,959.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,430 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,652 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,524 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,207 |
| $110,001+ | $20,198 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,464.
How big is San Jose City College?
Total enrollment: 7,105 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 13,116 students.
About 24% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose City College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.10%.
First-year retention: 65.1%.
What do graduates of San Jose City College earn?
Median earnings: $39,993 six years after entry; $46,215 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
20.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is San Jose City College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (296 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (102 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (69 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (62 completions)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician (54 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (46 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (38 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (38 completions)
- Psychology, General (37 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is San Jose City College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.10%; median earnings $46,215 at 10 years; net price $16,959. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,366
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at San Jose City College was $1,366.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,959
2024 Value
In 2024 San Jose City College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,959.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$67,836 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,959 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,464 4-Year In-State Tuition
$47,688 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,658 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,727 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,751 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$107,004 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for San Jose City College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.62% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at San Jose City College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for San Jose City College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,324 | $6,946 | $9,196 |
| 2014 | $1,324 | $7,010 | $9,608 |
| 2015 | $1,338 | $7,010 | $9,326 |
| 2016 | $1,343 | $7,015 | $9,164 |
| 2017 | $1,356 | $7,852 | $10,424 |
| 2018 | $1,358 | $7,994 | $10,549 |
| 2019 | $1,362 | $9,118 | $10,330 |
| 2020 | $1,362 | $9,118 | $14,302 |
| 2021 | $1,366 | $9,486 | $14,194 |
| 2022 | $1,366 | $9,486 | $17,076 |
| 2023 | $1,366 | $9,486 | $16,658 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
San Jose City College reported total enrollment of about 7,105 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (50.9%), Asian (21.6%), and White (14.6%). About 20.61% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
24.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at San Jose City College in 2024 is 7,105 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 13,116 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.98% 100% Completion Time
34.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.98% of students graduating from San Jose City College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 4% male / 96% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for San Jose City College.
Return on Investment
$46,215 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
581.28% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for San Jose City College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 296 completions
2. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 102 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 69 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 62 completions
6. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 54 completions
7. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 46 completions
8. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 38 completions
9. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 38 completions
Most popular programs at San Jose City College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for San Jose City College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for San Jose City College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $16,356
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,125
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
San Jose City College is a public institution located in San Jose, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 7,105 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (50.9%), Asian (21.6%), White (14.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.10%. Approximately 20.61% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
San Jose, CA 95128-2798
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.10% graduation rate at San Jose City College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is San Jose City College located?
San Jose City College is located in San Jose, CA.
How much does San Jose City College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,366 and average net price is $16,959 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,658 annually.
What is the student body demographics at San Jose City College?
San Jose City College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 13,116 students, Hispanic or Latino (50.9%), Asian (21.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend San Jose City College?
About 58.1% of students at San Jose City College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of San Jose City College earn?
Median earnings are $39,993 six years after entry and $46,215 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at San Jose City College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is San Jose City College public or private?
San Jose City College is a public institution located in San Jose, CA.
Is San Jose City College an HBCU?
No. San Jose City College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is San Jose City College a tribal college?
No. San Jose City College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is San Jose City College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—San Jose City College reports 50.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is San Jose City College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for San Jose City College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.