San Jose State University
San Jose, California
About Lucas College and School of Business
Lucas College and School of Business is the graduate business school of San Jose State University, in San Jose, California. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 40. 60% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 587; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $91,000, 83% employed. Printed annual tuition is $16,000. Known for Silicon Valley Location, Tech Industry, Analytics, Value. Best for Silicon Valley Careers, California Residents, Tech Industry.
How San Jose State University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Lucas College and School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 587 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 60% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
83% employed · median starting salary$91,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in San Jose
Lucas College and School of Business is in San Jose, California. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Lucas College and School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Lucas College and School of Business located?
Lucas College and School of Business is in San Jose, California.
Is the Lucas College and School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Lucas College and School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Lucas College and School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 587.
What is the average GPA at Lucas College and School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Lucas College and School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Lucas College and School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 60%.
What is the median starting salary for Lucas College and School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $91,000.
What is the employment rate after the Lucas College and School of Business MBA?
83% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Lucas College and School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $16,000.
How long is the Lucas College and School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Lucas College and School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 40 students.
What is Lucas College and School of Business known for?
Lucas College and School of Business is known for Silicon Valley Location, Tech Industry, Analytics, Value.
Who is the Lucas College and School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Silicon Valley Careers, California Residents, Tech Industry.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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