School Overview
Located in Silicon Valley in the city of Santa Clara, this non-profit, private Jesuit university is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the state California. The university was founded in 1851, over 150 years ago.
General Information
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Admission Office 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 (408) 554-4700 Fax: (408) 554-5255 Contact: Sandra Hayes Dean of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95053 (408) 554-4000 www.scu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 5,267 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,221 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,234 Graduate enrollment: 2,527 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 58% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 93% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $33,000 | $34,950 | $36,000 | $37,368 | +3.80% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,566 | $1,638 | $1,620 | -1.10% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,644 | $11,070 | $11,400 | $11,742 | +3.00% |
| Other | $3,114 | $2,970 | $3,042 | $3,012 | -0.99% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $48,144 | $50,556 | $52,080 | $53,742 | +3.19% |
| In-state Off Campus | $34,386 | $36,516 | $37,638 | $38,988 | +3.59% |
| In-state with Family | $34,386 | $36,516 | $37,638 | $38,988 | +3.59% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $23,000 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Out-of-state Tuition | $23,000 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,023 | 84% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 991 | 81% | $15,042,605 | $15,179 |
| • Federal grants | 131 | 11% | $662,725 | $5,059 |
| • Pell grants | 131 | 11% | $470,810 | $3,594 |
| • Other federal grants | 125 | 10% | $191,915 | $1,535 |
| State and local government grant or scholarships | 126 | 10% | $1,169,444 | $9,281 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 962 | 79% | $13,210,436 | $13,732 |
| Student loan financial aid | 448 | 37% | $3,021,267 | $6,744 |
| • Federal student loans | 439 | 36% | $1,677,382 | $3,821 |
| • Other student loans | 60 | 5% | $1,343,885 | $22,398 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 1522 | 766 | 313 | – | 146 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 71 | – | – | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 24 | – | – | – | – |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 47 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 511 | 320 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 120 | – | – | – | – |
| Accounting and Business/management | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | – | 307 | – | – | – |
| Business/managerial Economics | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance, General | 169 | – | – | – | – |
| Information Resources Management | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | 139 | – | – | – | – |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 132 | – | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 132 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | – | 123 | – | – | 145 |
| Education, Other | – | 27 | – | – | – |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 64 | – | – | 47 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | 48 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | 27 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | 32 | – | – | 18 |
| Engineering | 130 | 147 | 9 | – | 1 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Civil Engineering, General | 46 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering, General | 19 | 69 | 6 | – | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 22 | 51 | 2 | – | – |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering, General | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 31 | 19 | 1 | – | – |
| Engineering Technology, General | – | 75 | – | – | – |
| Engineering/industrial Management | – | 75 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature/letters | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 60 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin Language and Literature | – | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 31 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| History, General | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal Studies, General | – | 32 | 304 | – | – |
| International Law and Legal Studies | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 304 | – | – |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Programs For Foreign Lawyers | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 21 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 17 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics, General | – | 1 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | 44 | – | – | – | – |
| Ancient Studies/civilization | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 32 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 34 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Studies | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics, General | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 113 | 68 | – | – | – |
| Counseling Psychology | – | 68 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 113 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 190 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics, General | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government, General | 116 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | – | – | – | – |
| Religious/sacred Music | – | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | 23 | – | – | – | – |
| Music, General | 8 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Women’s Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Engineering Civil Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Ancient Studies/Civilization B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Santa Clara University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (408) 554-4000 |
| Website: | www.scu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.commonapp.org |
| Address: | 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,669 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 90% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 8,463 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $53,634 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $53,634 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 68% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $29,367 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Santa Clara University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Santa Clara University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 4 | |||
| Engineering | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 4 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 3 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 52 | 27 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Santa Clara University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $53,634 |
| Out-of-state | $53,634 |
| Books and supplies | $1,971 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $25,056 |
| Out-of-state | $25,056 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 947 | 68% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 884 | 64% | $29,367 |
| Student loan aid | 401 | 29% | $7,732 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,800 | 69% | $27,407 |
| Federal student loans | 1,491 | 27% | $6,063 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Santa Clara University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Santa Clara University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 16,300 | 7,737 | 8,563 | Percent admitted | 100% | 47% | 51% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9% | 9% | 8% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Santa Clara University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,669 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,694 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,975 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Santa Clara University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
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