Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Santa Clara, CA. It enrolls about 9,340 students and admits roughly 44% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Santa Clara, CA 95053 |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Enrollment | 9,340 |
| Acceptance rate | 44% |
| Applicants / admitted | 18,843 / 8,261 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $59,241 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $59,241 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 94% |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 660–730 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–33 |
| Website | www.scu.edu/ |
| Phone | 4085544000 |
Admissions
About 18,843 students applied and 8,261 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,552 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $59,241 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,403 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara County. Its coordinates are 37.3484, -121.9378.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Santa Clara University?
About 44% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 18,843 applicants.
How much does Santa Clara University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $59,241 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Santa Clara University?
About 9,340 students are enrolled.