A diverse group of graduates.

Who We Are and What We’ve Achieved

Discover the storied history of SJSU’s past and the current iteration of the university through the Facts and Accomplishments pages. This site showcases SJSU by the numbers and highlights a multitude of successes, from dominance at the world’s biggest athletics stage—the Olympics—to placement at the top of higher education’s most notable rankings.

Aerial view of SJSU.

Facts

With more than 300,000 current and former Spartans, SJSU’s transformative influence extends far beyond the downtown San José campus. Here’s San José State University by the numbers.

SJSU graduates jumping up in the air.

Our Accomplishments

From topping the charts in national rankings to taking home the gold on the world's biggest athletic stage, SJSU has often reached the pinnacle of excellence since 1857.