Santa Clara University

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 6,468 • Total: 10,129

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1546 Civic Center Drive
Santa Clara, CA
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Website

scu.edu

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,337 (51.6%) • Female: 3,131 (48.4%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,398	21.6%
Black/African American	222	3.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,165	18.0%
White	2,387	36.9%
Two or More Races	601	9.3%
International	516	8.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

43.8%

8,261 admitted from 18,843 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 660-730
Math: 680-770
Total: 1340-1500

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

30-33

Application Types Offered

EA ED I ED II RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$75

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
ED II:	01/07/2026
RD:	01/07/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

88.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

82.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

94.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9.6:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$81,594

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $60,639

Room & Board

$19,893

Books & Supplies

$1,062

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$22,985
$30,001-48,000	$19,154
$48,001-75,000	$26,531
$75,001-110,000	$37,219
$110,001+	$60,678

Students Receiving Pell Grants

75%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$49,651

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

WCC

Men's Sports (9)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Rowing Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Water Polo

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.3 GPA

In-State Awards

$5,000-$10,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$5,000-$10,000/yr

1 automatic scholarship (5 total)

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Common questions about Santa Clara University

What is Santa Clara University's acceptance rate?

Santa Clara University accepts 44% of applicants, from 18,843 applications.

How much does Santa Clara University cost?

Tuition and fees are $60,639. Families earning under $30,000 pay $22,985 on average after aid.

Does Santa Clara University require SAT or ACT scores?

Santa Clara University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Santa Clara University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

What is Santa Clara University's graduation rate?

88% of students graduate within six years.