·Public Community College
San José City College (SJCC) is a public community college located in San Jose, California, founded in 1921 as one of the oldest institutions in the California Community College System. SJCC serves approximately 8,600 students with a broad range of associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer preparation courses. The college's Jaguars athletic teams compete in the Coast Conference of the CCCAA. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, SJCC offers students unique access to one of the world's most dynamic technology and innovation ecosystems, with strong employer connections to major tech companies, healthcare systems, and public sector organizations. The college maintains an open admissions policy and provides robust student support services including tutoring, counseling, and financial aid, with particular emphasis on supporting first-generation college students and underrepresented communities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$13050
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,922
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
