Fall 2020 Impaction Results by Major
Fall 2020 Impaction Results by Major
All majors at SJSU are impacted for transfers, meaning that all applicants compete for space in the major, based on the applicant's cumulative GPA for all transferable courses completed at the time of application.* In addition, all domestic transfer applicants must have submitted SJSU's supplemental application to be considered for Fall 2020 admission.
For Fall 2020, SJSU will rank all transfer applicants by major based on self-reported grade point average (GPA) (as submitted on SJSU's supplemental application) and offer admission to applicants in sufficient numbers to meet that individual major's capacity. Please note that SJSU did not consider any updates made to your CalStateApply application after the priority filing period (December 1).
Additional preference was given to local applicants through a .25 GPA increase for those applicants who earned the majority of their transferable units at the time of application from a Santa Clara or Santa Cruz county college.
SJSU began admitting Fall 2020 applicants in mid-February. Please continue to check your MySJSU account for updates to your admission status and messages posted about our progress in our admission process. Applicants in a Decision Pending (DP) status are still under consideration for admission.
Impaction results categories
Provisionally admitted
Additional details about requirements to maintain eligibility to enroll are included in your admission materials. Applicants in this category include:
- Applicants who met the impaction threshold for their primary major as listed below.
- Applicants who met the impaction threshold for their alternate major AND there was additional capacity to enroll students in that major.
Withdrawn unaccommodated
Applicants in this category include:
- Applicant who met minimum CSU eligibility requirements but did not meet the individual major's impaction threshold.
*Some SJSU programs gave preference to transfer applicants who completed program-specific preparatory courses. Please see the programs with supplemental coursework section below for the impaction results for those majors. For these majors, applicants were ranked on a combination of the self-reported GPA and coursework completed as submitted on SJSU's supplemental application.
Alternate Major Consideration
The capacity to admit applicants to their alternate major is still being evaluated. This page was updated in late February with alternate major admission information.
SJSU will admit an applicant to their alternate major only if there is additional capacity beyond those admitted as a primary major. This means that you might meet the threshold for your alternate major, but because there is no additional enrollment capacity in that major, your application will be withdrawn as unaccommodated.
| Program (Major) | Admit to Program Threshold |
|---|---|
| Advertising | 2.10 |
| Aerospace Engineering^ | See below |
| African-American Studies | 2.10 |
| Animation and Illustration^ | See below |
| Anthropology | 2.00 |
| Applied Math - Applied & Computational^ | See below |
| Applied Math - Statistics^ | See below |
| Art - Art History and Visual Culture | 2.00 |
| Art - Digital Media Art | 2.00 |
| Art - Photography | 2.10 |
| Art - Pictorial Arts | 2.10 |
| Art - Spatial Arts | 2.10 |
| Art - Studio - Prep for Teaching, SS | 2.10 |
| Art - Studio Practice | 2.10 |
| Aviation | See below |
| Behavioral Science | 2.10 |
| Biological Sciences | See below |
| Biological Sciences - Microbiology | See below |
| Biological Sciences - Molecular Biology | See below |
| Biological Sciences - Systems Physiology | See below |
| Biomedical Engineering | See below |
| Business Admin. - Accounting^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Accounting Info Systems^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Business Analytics^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Corporate Accounting Finance^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Entrepreneurship^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Finance^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Global Operations Management^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Human Resource Mgmt^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - International Business^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Management^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Management Info Systems^ | See below |
| Business Admin. - Marketing^ | See below |
| Chemical Engineering | See below |
| Chemistry - Biochemistry | See below |
| Chemistry, B.A. | See below |
| Chemistry, B.S. | See below |
| Chicana and Chicano Studies | 2.00 |
| Child & Adolescent Dev. - Prep for Teaching, MS | 2.00 |
| Child & Adolescent Development | 2.10 |
| Chinese | 2.10 |
| Civil Engineering^ | See below |
| Communication Studies^ | 2.50 |
| Communicative Disorders & Sciences | 2.30 |
| Computer Engineering^ | See below |
| Computer Science^ | See below |
| Creative Arts | 2.10 |
| Dance | 2.10 |
| Design Studies | 2.00 |
| Earth Science | See below |
| Ecology & Evolution | See below |
| Economics, B.A. | 2.00 |
| Economics, B.S. | 2.00 |
| Electrical Engineering^ | See below |
| Engineering^ | See below |
| English | 2.10 |
| English - Professional and Technical Writing | 2.10 |
| English - Creative Writing | 2.00 |
| English - Prep for Teaching, SS | 2.10 |
| Environmental Studies - all concentrations | 2.00 |
| Forensic Science - Biology | 2.10 |
| Forensic Science - Chemistry | 2.10 |
| French | 2.10 |
| Geography | 2.10 |
| Geology | See below |
| Global Studies | 2.10 |
| History | 2.10 |
| Hospitality, Tourism & Event Mgmt | 2.10 |
| Humanities - American Studies | 2.10 |
| Humanities - Liberal Arts | 2.10 |
| Humanities - Religious Studies | 2.00 |
| Industrial & Systems Engineering^ | See below |
| Industrial Tech - Computer Network System Mgmt^ | See below |
| Industrial Tech - Manufacturing Systems | See below |
| Japanese | 2.10 |
| Journalism | 2.10 |
| Justice Studies^ | 2.80 |
| Justice Studies - Criminology^ | 2.40 |
| Kinesiology | See below |
| Kinesiology - Prep for Teaching, SS | See below |
| Liberal Studies - Integrated Teacher Ed. | 2.10 |
| Liberal Studies - Integrated Teacher Ed. Spanish Bilingual | 2.10 |
| Liberal Studies - Prep for Teaching, MS | 2.10 |
| Linguistics | 2.00 |
| Marine Biology | See below |
| Materials Engineering | See below |
| Mathematics^ | See below |
| Mathematics - Prep for Teaching, SS^ | See below |
| Mechanical Engineering^ | See below |
| Meteorology | See below |
| Meteorology - Climate Science | See below |
| Music, B.A. | 2.00 |
| Music, B.M. - Composition | 2.10 |
| Music, B.M. - Jazz Studies | 2.10 |
| Music, B.M. - Music Education | 2.10 |
| Music, B.M. - Performance | 2.10 |
| Nursing - Undeclared Pre-Nursing^ | See below |
| Nutritional Science - Applied Nutrition and Food Sci. | 2.10 |
| Nutritional Science - Food Management | 2.10 |
| Organizational Studies | 2.10 |
| Packaging | 2.10 |
| Philosophy | 2.00 |
| Physics, B.A.^ | See below |
| Physics, B.S.^ | See below |
| Physics - Prep for Teaching, SS | See below |
| Political Science | 2.00 |
| Psychology, B.A.^ | See below |
| Psychology, B.S.^ | See below |
| Public Health | See below |
| Public Relations | 2.00 |
| Recreation | 2.10 |
| Recreation - Recreation Management | 2.10 |
| Recreation - Therapeutic Recreation | 2.10 |
| Social Science - Prep for Teaching, MS | 2.00 |
| Social Work^ | See below |
| Sociology | 2.10 |
| Sociology - Community Change | 2.10 |
| Sociology - Race & Ethnic Studies | 2.10 |
| Sociology - Social Interaction | 2.10 |
| Sociology - Women, Gender, Sexuality | 2.10 |
| Software Engineering^ | See below |
| Spanish | 2.10 |
| Television, Radio, Film | 2.00 |
| Theatre Arts | 2.10 |
| Undeclared - Pre-Nursing^ | See below |
^This major did not have additional capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Impaction Results for Programs with Supplemental Coursework
Applicants to the majors below were ranked on a combination of self-reported GPA and major-specific coursework completed.
Animation and Illustration
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 3.60 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 3.80 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 4.00 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Applied Math - Applied and Computational
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Applied Math - Statistics
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Aerospace Engineering
All applicants who complete six or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 2.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 2.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 2.70 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 3.30 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Aviation
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Biological Sciences - all concentrations
This major had the enrollment capacity to admit all eligible applicants for Fall 2020.
Biomedical Engineering
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Business Administration - all concentrations
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 2.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 2.30 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.50 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Chemical Engineering
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Chemistry, B.A.
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Chemistry, B.S.
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Chemistry - Biochemistry
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Civil Engineering
All applicants who complete six or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.0 GPA.
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 2.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 2.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 2.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 2.70 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Computer Engineering
Applicants who completed seven course requirements were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
Applicants who completed six course requirements were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 3.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 3.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 3.70 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 3.90 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 4.10 GPA.**
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 4.30 GPA.**
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Computer Science
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 3.85 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 4.05 GPA.**
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 4.25 GPA.**
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants with fewer than three course requirements completed.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Earth Science
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Ecology and Evolution
This major had the enrollment capacity to admit all eligible applicants for Fall 2020.
Electrical Engineering
Applicants who completed five or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 2.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 2.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 2.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 2.70 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
General Engineering
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Geology
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Industrial & Systems
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Industrial Technology - Computer Electronics and Network Technology
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Industrial Technology - Manufacturing Systems
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Kinesiology
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Kinesiology - Prep for Teaching
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.10 GPA.
Marine Biology
This major had the enrollment capacity to admit all eligible applicants for Fall 2020.
Materials Engineering
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Mathematics
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Mathematics - Prep for Teaching
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Mechanical Engineering
Applicants who completed seven course requirements were admitted above a 2.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed six course requirements were admitted above a 2.70 GPA.
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 3.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 3.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 3.70 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 3.90 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Meteorology
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Meteorology - Climate Science
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Nursing - Pre-Nursing Undeclared
Applicants who completed five course requirements* were admitted above a 3.50 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants with fewer than five course requirements completed.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Physics
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Psychology
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 2.90 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 3.30 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 3.50 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 3.70 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 3.90 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Public Health
Applicants who completed one or more course requirements were admitted above a 2.00 GPA.
All other applicants were admitted above a 2.20 GPA.
Social Work
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 3.10 GPA.
Applicants who did not complete any of the course requirements were admitted above a 3.30 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
Software Engineering
Applicants who completed seven course requirements were admitted above a 3.00 GPA.
Applicants who completed six course requirements were admitted above a 3.20 GPA.
Applicants who completed five course requirements were admitted above a 3.40 GPA.
Applicants who completed four course requirements were admitted above a 3.60 GPA.
Applicants who completed three course requirements were admitted above a 3.80 GPA.
Applicants who completed two course requirements were admitted above a 4.0 GPA.
Applicants who completed one course requirement were admitted above a 4.20 GPA.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants with no course requirements completed.
This major did not have the enrollment capacity to admit applicants as alternate majors.
**Applicants could achieve a GPA higher than 4.0 if they are a local applicant and/or they have earned an Associate Degree for Transfer in a similar degree program.
