Thanks for your reply - does help. But I would fancy the chances at SJSU Computer Engineering (not Computer Science). Based on previous years (with SAT considered) even without factoring the GPA boost of 0.25, his eligibility index (EI) for the college of engineering programs is close to 4800 as per [1], which is reasonably higher than what was required for computer engineering (4300). Of course without test scores, things may become more interesting but I still think there will be more than a fair chance for SJSU computer engineering.
Also he will have other safety schools within the out-of-state pool - and we may add some other CSU as a safety school. Other than that, there is the ultimate safety school - community college & try to transfer to UC/CSU later.
[1] EI for College of Engineering Programs: https://www.sjsu.edu/admissions/impaction/freshmen-impaction-results/ei-college-programs.php .
Note for the SAT score formula, the college of engineering weighted the SAT Math section scores higher than SAT Reading and he scored higher in Math sections. The formula is: [(SAT Math * 3) + (EBRW)]/2 = COE total SAT score.