SCU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 48.00%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1420. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $61,293
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at SCU:
- Total Enrollment: 9,728, including 500 online students
- 6,577 Undergraduate, 3,151 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.5% men, 51.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 88%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 103 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 43 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SCU Overview
Santa Clara University (SCU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Santa Clara, CA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The SCU's tuition & fees is $61,293 for the academic year 2024-2025. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,294.
The school has a total enrollment of 9,728 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
SCU's acceptance rate is 48.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.69%. The median SAT score is 1420 and the ACT score is 32.
SCU ranked 11st in California Colleges rankings. Santa Clara University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
SCU has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Santa Clara University is $61,293. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $31,694.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $63,416 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,825.
| Undergraduate | $61,293 |
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| Graduate | $31,694 |
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| Undergraduate | $63,416 |
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| Graduate | $38,825 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Santa Clara University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at SCU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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Santa Clara University Directory Information
SCU Campuses and Colleges
Santa Clara University has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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