Santa Clara University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Santa Clara, CA

$52,998

Avg tuition

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About Santa Clara University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Santa Clara University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Santa Clara, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,608, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 51%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 92%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $52,998.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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92% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 28-32

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1270-1450

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

39%

Asian

20%

Hispanic

17%

Non-U.S. Citizen

11%

Two or more races

Black

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,080
On-campus room and board	$15,972
On-campus other expenses	$2,934
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$16,581
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$4,641
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,164

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$72,984	$72,984
Off-campus without family	$75,300	$75,300
Off-campus with family	$58,242	$58,242

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Ethnic Studies
	Women's Studies
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Neuroscience
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Accounting
	Accounting and Business/Management
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Management Information Systems, General
	Management Science, General
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
6	Education
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Education, Other
7	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
	Engineering/Industrial Management
8	Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Mechanical Engineering
	Computer Software Engineering
	Engineering Physics
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
9	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
10	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Child Development
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
	Spanish Language and Literature
	Italian Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	German Language and Literature
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
13	History
	History, General
14	Legal Professions And Studies
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
	Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
	Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
16	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Applied Mathematics
17	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Mathematics and Computer Science
18	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
19	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Christian Studies
20	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
21	Psychology
	Counseling Psychology
	Psychology, General
22	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	Economics, General
	Anthropology
23	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
24	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Santa Clara University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Santa Clara University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

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Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

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Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards