Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Santa Clara University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Santa Clara, CA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Santa Clara University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

48% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 18,970 applied, 9,105 accepted, and 1,611 enrolled in SCU.
805 men and 806 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,420 SAT, 32 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,420 and ACT score is 32. The SAT score of 1420 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total135014201490
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing670700730
Math680720760
ACT Score
Composite313233
Math293133
English000
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $61,293 for undergraduate programs and $31,694 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.46% compared to last year at Santa Clara University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

4,598 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $29,147.
For freshmen, 1,233 students (75%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $28,375.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 9,728 students enrolled SCU in 2025.
By gender, 4,719 men and 5,009 women students are enrolled.
There are 6,577 undergraduate and 3,151 graduate students.
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103 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 43 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of SCU is 88%.
The retention rate is 94% for full-time and 94% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
94%
Students to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 954 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for SCU and the average faculty salary is $132,554. The studetns to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
There are 2,023 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $109,633.
Number of Faculties
954
Average Faculty Salary
$132,554
Number of Staffs
2,023
Average Staff Salary
$109,633

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Santa Clara University is a member of West Coast Conference (WCC).
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