San Jose State University

San José State University is in many ways the original Silicon Valley startup, continually evolving over more than 160 years to meet the needs of the region, state, nation and world. A comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California. With more than 36,000 students, 4,300 employees and over 350,000 alumni, the Spartan spirit is deeply ingrained across the globe. Mission Honoring our roots as the first public university in the West, SJSU is an empowering institution enrolling historically underserved students, driving inclusion, and embracing talent from diverse cultures from our region and across the globe. SJSU’s spirit of innovation and creativity drives academic excellence, teaching, research, and service in a learning environment where all students belong. Together, we nurture leaders to thrive and transform our community, Silicon Valley, and the world. Vision San José State University will be a nationally and globally recognized, student-centered public urban research university cultivating equity-minded social impact, global innovation, and community engagement.