San Jose City College California

Public two-year community college in San Jose serving 8,400 students with low tuition and general liberal arts programming.

College statistics

Address:
2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, CA
95128
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.sjcc.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

San Jose City College is a public two-year institution located in San Jose, California, serving the greater Bay Area with open-access, transfer-focused programming. The college offers foundational and general education coursework in liberal arts and sciences, designed to prepare students for further study at four-year universities or entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $1,288 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $11,844 per year. The college enrolls approximately 8,400 students, reflecting its role as a regional access point for working adults, recent high school graduates, and students seeking affordable pathways to credential completion or transfer.

As a community college, San Jose City College functions as a critical transfer pathway—students typically complete general education and introductory major coursework here before moving to four-year institutions to finish their degrees. The college works best for students seeking low-cost entry to higher education, those needing flexible scheduling, and adults pursuing career development or credential updates. For more information, visit www.sjcc.edu/.