PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Santa Clara University

Also known as: SCU

📍 Santa Clara, California🏛️ Urban Setting👥 6,552 Undergrads🔗 www.scu.edu

Overview

Santa Clara University is an medium private non-profit research university in Santa Clara, California. It enrolls about 6,552 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 48%. Graduates earn a median of $109,183 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

48%

Selective

SAT Avg

1,426

670–730

Net Price

$50,062

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

88%

Retention

94%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$109,183

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

48.0%

SAT Average

1,426

ACT Composite

31–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200670 – 730 (mid 50%)800

Math

200680 – 760 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

131 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$61,293

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$61,293

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$82,026

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$50,062

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$22,985
$30,001 – $48,000	$19,154
$48,001 – $75,000	$26,531
$75,001 – $110,000	$37,219
$110,001 +	$60,678

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.4%

Academics & Programs

Santa Clara University offers programs across 20 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

27.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Social Sciences

10.7%

Communication & Journalism

7.8%

Psychology

7.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.9%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.7%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.0%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

88%

On-Time (4yr)

81%

Retention (FT)

94%

% Earning >$25K

89%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$91,198

8 years

$99,543

10 years

$109,183

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

86.7%

White

87.6%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

36.5%

Black or African American

3.4%

Asian

21.4%

Hispanic / Latino

19.8%

Two or more races

9.3%

International

7.4%

Gender

Women

49.5%

Men

50.5%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Clara University hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 48%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1426.

How much does Santa Clara University cost?

In-state tuition is $61,293, and out-of-state is $61,293. Average net price after financial aid is $50,062.

What is Santa Clara University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Engineering, Social Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at Santa Clara University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 88%, and 94% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.