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San Jose, CA 95192-0180
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About Life at San Jose State University
San José State University, located in the Silicon Valley, offers students the excitement of studying at a large metropolitan campus where many cultures meet.

Life on Campus:

Fun Things To Do Near Campus
Go to a San Jose Sharks hockey game.
Go to Gordon Biersch Brewery.
Go to the Improv Comedy Club downtown.
See a play at the San José Repertory Theater.
See a NCAA Division 1 San Jose Spartans football game.
Visit the San Jose's Tech Museum .

Facts about San Jose State University:

History
Founded in 1857, San José State is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. From its beginnings as a normal school to train teachers for the developing frontier, SJSU has matured into a metropolitan university offering more than 134 bachelor's and master's degrees with 110 concentrations.

Faculty
Number of faculty: 1,622
Average class size: 26 students
Student to faculty ratio: 18:1

Enrollment Snapshot
Fall 2002
Total enrollment: 30, 350

Women: 16,372 (54%)
Men: 13,978 (46%)

Undergraduate: 22,152
Graduate: 7,566
(Second baccalaureate: 632; Credential: 1,598)

Full-time: 19,509 (64%)
Resident students: 1,926

Degrees awarded 2001-2002
4,849 bachelor's degrees
1,689 master's degrees

Age
19 yrs. and under: 15.9%
20-24: 41.2%
25-29: 20.6%
30 and over: 22.3%

Ethnic profile
African American 4.2%
American Indian/Alaskan 0.5%
Asian 32.2%
Filipino 7.2%
Mexican American 10.3%
Other Hispanic 3.8%
Pacific Islander 0.6%
White 26.5%
Not stated 14.7%

Geographic breakdown
54% of students enrolled are residents of Santa Clara County
38% from other counties in California
8% from out of state

More about SJSU HFE:

Whats New:
SJSU HFES Chapter
We are getting together a SJSU chapter of the HFES. It's a great way to be a part of the SJSU HFE community. Find out more...

Department Director:
Dr. Kevin Corker
Dr. Kevin M. Corker is a renowned expert in the field of air aviation human factors. more...

ISE 296: Usability Testing Seminar
Learn all about the professional usability process and get hands-on experience in this ISE class. more...

ISE Professor:
Dr. Lou Freund

Dr. Freund is the Chair of the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at San Jose State University. more...
 


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