San José State University is a public urban university in San José, California, founded in 1857 as the first State Normal School.
San José State University is a public university located at One Washington Square in San José, California. The university describes itself as a nationally prominent urban public university and anchors the 10th largest city in the United States. It is proudly a part of the California State University (CSU) system and is accredited by WASC.
San José State University was founded in 1857, before the Civil War. Its history began as the first State Normal School, which trained teachers who educated the people of a young California.
Students can choose from a breadth of majors and unique programs, with opportunities for research. The university offers over 50 online, hybrid, or in-person undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree programs. Its colleges include Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies, Health and Human Sciences, Information, Data and Society, Humanities and the Arts, Online and Professional Education, Science, and Social Sciences.
Campus facilities listed include residence halls (traditional and suite-style), International House, Student Wellness Center, Spartan Recreation, and the University Police Department. On-campus housing offers WiFi internet access. The university has more than 450 student organizations and competes in Division I athletics.
Admission routes include First-Time, First-Year (Freshman); Transfer; Graduate; International First-Time, First-Year (Freshman); and International Transfer.