Santa Clara University
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$55,224
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About Santa Clara University
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 5,895, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $55,224.
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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.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
54% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
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 awards94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
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.
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 awards91% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 Considered (not 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 30-33
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1330-1490
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Students enrolled
5%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
37%
Asian
21%
Hispanic
18%
Non-U.S. Citizen
13%
Two or more races
7%
Black
3%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
50%
Socio-economic diversity
9% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
6
Total Online Enrollment
417
Percent of Programs Online
94% On-campus
6% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 21% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $55,224 | $55,224 |
Graduate | $25,170 | $25,170 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,125 |
On-campus room and board | $16,533 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,979 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,253 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,761 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,275 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $75,861 | $75,861 |
Off-campus without family | $78,363 | $78,363 |
Off-campus with family | $60,624 | $60,624 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
12%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
71%
Pell Grant
9%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
$64k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ethnic Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Women's Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Neuroscience
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Business/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Managerial Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Hardware Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Civil Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Hardware Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Software Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
Child Development
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
BA
MA
DOC
15Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health, General
BA
MA
DOC
16History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
17History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M., M.C.L.)
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
20Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
22Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
23Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counseling Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
26Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
27Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
28Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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