| Location | San Jose, United States | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 32282 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1857 | Estimated Cost of Living | 21397 USD |
| Address | One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 |
History
What is now San José State University was originally established in 1857 as the Minns Evening Normal School in San Francisco, founded by George W. Minns.
In 1862, by an act of the California legislature, Minns Evening Normal School became the California State Normal School and graduated 54 women from a three-year program.
The school eventually moved to San Jose in 1871 and was given Washington Square Park at Fourth and San Carlos Streets, where the campus remains to this day.
In 1881, a large bell was forged to commemorate the school. The bell was inscribed with the words "California State Normal School, A.D. 1881," and would sound on special occasions until 1946 when the college obtained new chimes. The original bell appears on the SJSU campus to this day and is still associated with various student traditions and rituals.
In August 1882, a southern branch campus of the California State Normal School opened in Los Angeles, which later became the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The southern branch campus remained under the administrative control of the San Jose campus until 1887.
In 1921, the California State Normal School changed its name to the State Teachers College at San Jose.
In 1935, the State Teachers Colleges became the California State Colleges, and the school's name was changed again, this time to San Jose State College.
In 1972, upon meeting criteria established by the board of trustees and the Coordinating Council for Higher Education, SJSC was granted university status, and the name was changed to California State University, San Jose.
Finally, in 1974, the California legislature voted to change the school's name to San José State University.
Silicon Valley's Public University
As one of the most transformative universities in the nation, San José State is ready for a big change. As part of Transformation 2030, SJSU's strategic plan, the campus community is dedicated to realizing the university's potential as a nationally prominent urban public university. San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, masters, and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study. With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,300 employees, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley and California.
Mission
In collaboration with nearby industries and communities, SJSU faculty and staff are dedicated to achieving the university's mission as a responsive institution of the state of California: To enrich the lives of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students along with the necessary skills for applying it in the service of our society, and to expand the base of knowledge through research and scholarship.
Diversity
SJSU has a long history of student civil rights activism, service to first-generation students, and racial and ethnic diversity, all within the vibrant cultural communities of Silicon Valley.
Sustainability
Ongoing campus-wide efforts minimize SJSU’s "ecological footprint" by reducing campus energy consumption, water use, and waste. SJSU offers a wide range of academic courses and programs related to sustainability.
Health and Wellness
Health and wellness are critical to student academic success. At SJSU, students can take care of all dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, occupational, multicultural, environmental, spiritual, and intellectual.
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