San Jose State University's Music programs, part of the School of Music and Dance in San Jose, CA, provide a comprehensive education for aspiring artists and scholars. Building on a history dating back to 1871, the school offers diverse undergraduate and graduate degrees spanning performance, composition, jazz studies, music education, theory, history, and technology. Students develop skills for successful careers in the performing arts and related fields, benefiting from dedicated facilities like the Music Building and Hammer Theatre Center. The program fosters artistic excellence and academic rigor within a vibrant community, offering opportunities for engagement through lessons, camps, and public performances, serving as a vital center for artistic exploration in Silicon Valley.
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SJSU's total enrollment was 35,751 in fall 2022, including nearly 8,900 graduate and credential students. SJSU's student population is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. As of fall 2022, graduate student enrollment, Asian, and international student enrollments at SJSU were the highest of any campus in the CSU system.
