THE HISTORY OF SAN JOSé CITY COLLEGE
Founded in September 1921, San José City College is one of California’s oldest community colleges. For more than a century, SJCC has upheld its educational mission with integrity and vitality, growing into a world-class institution that serves about 8,000 students each semester.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the college offers students the unique advantage of studying near the world’s hub of technological innovation and entrepreneurship. SJCC proudly serves San José, Milpitas, and neighboring communities, preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
OUR TRACK RECORD
- Oldest in Santa Clara County – Founded in 1921, SJCC is the county’s first community college.
- Top Transfer Success – SJCC ranks among the Bay Area’s highest in transfer rates to four-year universities.
- Strong University Pathways – Graduates transfer to all 8 UC campuses, all 8 CSU campuses, and private universities including Stanford and Santa Clara.
- Leading to San José State – SJCC is consistently one of California’s top transfer colleges to SJSU.
- Student Achievement – In 2016–17 alone, the college awarded more than 1,000 degrees and certificates.
WHY SJCC IS UNIQUE
- We are a Top Latino-Serving Institution with excellent programs like EOPS and METAS helping to guide all students to academic success.
- We offer the whole college experience with tons of unique opportunities to get involved at SJCC!
- We offer 68 Degrees and Certificates, including amazing Career Technology Programs.
- We have a growing transfer rate to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.Â
- We have a legendary athletics program that has produced, championship teams, professional athletes, and numerous Olympic athletes.
- We have a brand new tech-enabled Extension in Milpitas, featuring our brand new technest Coding Program.