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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is a medium, private institution located in Santa Clara, ca. Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University offers undergraduate degrees in 89 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,103 undergraduates
cost $57,534 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Santa Clara University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 52.1%
SAT score average 1379
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 3.73
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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November
01
189 days away Early Decision date

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November
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Santa Clara University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Law
Computer Engineering
Finance and Financial Management Services
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $57,534
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,112
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,051
Cost of attendance* $78,849
Average financial aid package $40,735
Estimated cost $38,114 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $57,534
Additional expenses
Room & board $17,112
Books & supplies $1,152
Other expenses $3,051
Cost of attendance* $78,849
Average financial aid package $40,735
Estimated cost $38,114 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Santa Clara University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Santa Clara University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,103, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

9,326

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
15%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
39%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Santa Clara University, students love their Multicultural Center, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
phone 408-554-4000
address www.scu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Multicultural center

Associated student government

Santa clara community action program

Activities programming board

Into the wild

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Santa Clara University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Clara University? 

The acceptance rate for Santa Clara University is 52%.

What’s the average GPA for Santa Clara University?

The average high school GPA for Santa Clara University students was 3.73.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Santa Clara University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Santa Clara University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $315,396.

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