In fall 2025, SJSU admitted 85% of first-time freshman applicants to Biomedical Engineering (706 of 832), compared with 79% for all majors. That is down from 91% in 2021. 54% of transfer applicants were admitted (34 of 63). Of the freshmen admitted, 14% enrolled, so only 12% of applicants ended up starting in the major.
Biomedical Engineering admissions, 2021–2025
| Fall | Freshmen applied | Admitted | Admit rate | Enrolled | Transfers applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 832 | 706 | 85% | 98 | 63 | 34 | 54% |
| 2024 | 813 | 779 | 96% | 76 | 59 | 33 | 56% |
| 2023 | 767 | 726 | 95% | 78 | 60 | 48 | 80% |
| 2022 | 740 | 684 | 92% | 60 | 88 | 64 | 73% |
| 2021 | 588 | 538 | 91% | 61 | 125 | 106 | 85% |
Area: Engineering. “<10” means CSU did not report a group smaller than 10.
SJSU’s published cutoffs
Lowest freshman impaction score admitted to Biomedical Engineering:
| Fall | Minimum score | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3900 | About a 3.25 GPA and math GPA for a non-local applicant (3.08 for a Santa Clara County applicant) |
| 2025 | 3360 | About a 2.80 GPA and math GPA for a non-local applicant (2.63 for a Santa Clara County applicant) |
| 2024 | 3000 | About a 2.50 GPA and math GPA for a non-local applicant (2.33 for a Santa Clara County applicant) |
Engineering score = 800 × a-g GPA + 400 × math GPA, plus 200 for local applicants and 40 each for fee waiver, first-generation or military status. The GPA shown assumes the same overall and math GPA and no other bonus points.
Biomedical Engineering at other CSU campuses
| Campus | Freshman applicants | Freshman admit rate | Transfer admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJSU | 832 | 85% | 54% |
| Cal Poly SLO | 2,015 | 29% | 42% |
Engineering admit rates at every UC campus →
How admission works
- Every major at SJSU is impacted. Applicants are ranked within their major using an impaction score: 800 × your a-g GPA, plus 200 points if you graduate from a Santa Clara County high school (the same as 0.25 GPA), plus 40 points each for a Cal State Apply fee waiver, first-generation status or military service.
- Engineering majors add 400 × your math GPA, so the scores for engineering are on a different scale.
- SJSU publishes the lowest score it admitted in each major every year. A score of 2000 means every CSU-eligible applicant (2.5 GPA) to that major was admitted.
- Transfers are ranked by self-reported GPA within each major; Santa Clara and Santa Cruz County community college students get a 0.25 GPA boost, and some majors also give credit for completed prep courses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SJSU Biomedical Engineering acceptance rate?
In fall 2025, SJSU admitted 85% (706 of 832) of first-time freshman applicants to Biomedical Engineering, compared with 79% for all majors.
What is the SJSU Biomedical Engineering transfer acceptance rate?
In fall 2025, SJSU admitted 54% (34 of 63) of transfer applicants to Biomedical Engineering.
What GPA do you need for Biomedical Engineering at SJSU?
For fall 2026, the lowest impaction score SJSU admitted to Biomedical Engineering was 3900: about a 3.25 GPA and math GPA for a non-local applicant (3.08 for a Santa Clara County applicant).
Is Biomedical Engineering easier to get into at SJSU or Cal Poly SLO?
In fall 2025, SJSU admitted 85% of freshman Biomedical Engineering applicants and Cal Poly SLO admitted 29%.
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Source: California State University, Applications and Admissions Dashboard by Discipline, fall 2021–2025 (first-time freshmen and undergraduate transfers); SJSU impaction results from sjsu.edu. CSU counts every application submitted, including ones later withdrawn, left incomplete or not meeting minimum eligibility, so admit rates among complete applications are somewhat higher. “Non-residents” includes out-of-state and international applicants. “<10” means CSU did not report a group smaller than 10. This site is independent and not affiliated with the California State University. Admit rates describe past applicants, not any individual student’s chances.