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San Jose State University

San José State University is a large public university in downtown San José, California, known for strong business, engineering, and computer science programs and close ties to Silicon Valley. Students often rave about the urban campus feel, the career‑focused culture, the many internship opportunities with tech and local companies, and the active campus events and sports atmosphere.

State

California

Student Population

35,000

Acceptance Rate

70–75%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

1100–1300

Common Majors

business, computer science, engineering, psychology, kinesiology

“Campus feels like a busy city hub with a lot of hustle, school culture leans into internships and tech‑driven coursework, sports add a fun weekend rhythm, professors are hands‑on but expect you to keep up, and off‑campus life mixes downtown San Jose spots, Silicon Valley gigs, and group‑study sessions that keep the routine fast‑paced and grounded.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $7,978; Out-of-state: $20,298

Conference

Mountain West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.4

Avg Women's Scores

74.65

Men's Team Notes

Spartans men delivered steady low-73 team averages over 13 events, securing top-8 finishes at Mountain West Championships with strong par-5 scoring led by upperclassmen. Individual top-20s highlighted depth; solid home performances at CordeValle fueled regional contention amid California coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

Spartan women maintained mid-74 averages across 12 invitationals, highlighted by top-6 finishes with precise par-4 execution and birdie opportunities from sophomore standouts. Veteran anchors provided balance; impressive conference previews advanced postseason positioning on challenging Bay Area layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Kennaday

Women's Coach

Dana Dormann

Men's Email

john.kennaday@sjsu.edu

Women's Email

dana.dormann@sjsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Kennaday is San Jose State men’s head golf coach, guiding the Spartans in the Mountain West Conference. He brings a strong competitive and recruiting background to the historic program, which has produced multiple All‑Americans and NCAA‑individual champions. Kennaday emphasizes a demanding practice environment, a high‑level tournament schedule, and player‑driven leadership to keep SJSU competitive in the Mountain West and at the NCAA‑regional level.

Women's Coach Bio

Dana Dormann is San Jose State women’s head golf coach, leading the Spartans in the Mountain West Conference. A former San Jose State national‑championship‑era player, SJSU graduate, and LPGA‑tour pro, she has guided the women to NCAA‑championship‑level seasons, including a 7th‑place finish at the 2022 NCAA Finals. Dormann emphasizes player‑development, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong team culture to sustain the Spartans’ national‑level profile.

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