Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA • private • CSS Profile • I | WCC

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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

https://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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