A diverse group of graduates.

Who We Are and What We’ve Achieved

Discover the storied history of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s past and the current iteration of the university through the Facts and Accomplishments pages. This site showcases °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê 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.

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By the Numbers

With more than 300,000 current and former Spartans, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê’s transformative influence extends far beyond the downtown San José campus. Here’s San José State University by the numbers.

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Our Accomplishments

From topping the charts in national rankings to taking home the gold on the world's biggest athletic stage, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê has often reached the pinnacle of excellence since 1857.

Students throwing paper airplanes.

Spartan Pride Points

What happens in Silicon Valley changes the world — and °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is the university changing Silicon Valley. Discover the ways Spartans are impacting the campus and beyond.