About San José State University
As one of the most transformative universities in the nation, San José State is ready for big change. As part of Transformation 2030, SJSU's strategic plan, the campus community is dedicated to realizing the university's potential as a nationally prominent urban public university. San José State provides a comprehensive university education, granting bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 250 areas of study. With approximately 36,000 students and nearly 4,300 employees, SJSU is an essential partner in the economic, cultural and social development of Silicon Valley and California.
Points of Distinction
SJSU’s Masters of Urban Planning is one of only two accredited masters programs in Northern California. Founded in 1970, our program has thousands of alumnae working in planning across a variety of sub-disciplines including transportation, land-use, community and economic development, and environmental planning. Our program is highly flexible and aimed at serving working students throughout the Bay Area. We offer seven advanced graduate certificates in conjunction with our MUP, allowing students to further specialize in fields such as GIS, real estate development, and affordable housing finance, among others.
Degrees & Programs
| Master's Degree | |
| Degree Name | Master of Urban Planning |
| Degree accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA | 2.5 |
| Minimum GRE | None |
| Minimum TOEFL | 80 |
| Minimum IELTS | 6.5 |
| In-state tuition per year | Part time (1-6 units) $3,207/semester or $6,414/year Full time (6.1 or more units) $4713/semester or $9,426/year |
| Out-of-state tuition per year | part time (1-6 units) $3,207/semester or $6,414/year full time (6.1 or more units) $4713/semester or $9,426/year PLUS $396 per unit. |
| Application deadline | Fall Admissions: April 1 (international students), July 1 (domestic students): Spring Admissions: October 1 (international students), December 1 (domestic students). |
| Financial aid and scholarship deadline | Same |
| Students in program | 90 |
| Full-time equivalent student:faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree |
College of Social Sciences
San Jose California
Address
1 Washington SqSan Jose, California 95192-1000
Department Email
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408-924-5881Faculty Members
Hilary Nixon
