Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA • private • CSS Profile • DI | WCC
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,468 • Total: 10,129
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Honors College/Program
Address
1546 Civic Center Drive
Santa Clara, CA
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Website
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
āœ“ 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
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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)
$81,549
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $58,587
Room & Board
$18,984
Books & Supplies
$3,978
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $36,094
$30,001-48,000 $51,894
$48,001-75,000 $41,599
$75,001-110,000 $30,672
$110,001+ $60,212
Students Receiving Pell Grants
75%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$49,651

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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