Santa Clara University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #688 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #229 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #202 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 249 | In California |
| #61 of 1,054 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 52%
- Undergraduates
- 6,115
- Graduates
- 3,063
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.scu.edu
Santa Clara University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Santa Clara University has an acceptance rate of 52% and is among the top 16% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 52% | 47% | 57% |
| Applicants | 16,650 | 8,165 | 8,485 |
| Admissions | 8,677 | 3,876 | 4,801 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,641 | 791 | 850 |
399 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
558 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1290
or below
75% of them
had 1480
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Santa Clara University are 1290-1480 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
278 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 29
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Santa Clara University are 29-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3184 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1884 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 1638 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1305 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 709 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 267 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 171 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Santa Clara University is $50,551 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,302 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,515 |
| $48-75K | $24,744 |
| $75-110K | $30,188 |
| $110K+ | $54,634 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,880 | $24,798 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,880 | $24,798 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,880 | $24,798 |
| Fee in-district | $654 | |
| Fee in-state | $654 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $654 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,797 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,112 |
Santa Clara University majors
Santa Clara University has granted 1,386 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 873 master's across 24 programs, and 243 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Santa Clara University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 228 | ||
| Law | 221 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 76 | 139 | 4 |
| Finance, General | 160 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 78 | 57 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 121 | ||
| Psychology, General | 106 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 101 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 101 | ||
| Economics, General | 92 | ||
| Management Science | 86 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | 23 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 69 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 52 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 38 | ||
| Accounting | 36 | ||
| Neuroscience | 36 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 21 | 11 | |
| Accounting and Business & Management | 31 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 31 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 29 | ||
| Information Technology | 29 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 13 | 15 | |
| Public Health, General | 26 | ||
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 6 | 17 | 1 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 20 | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 21 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 18 | ||
| Christian Studies | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 13 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| Environmental Science | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 11 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 11 | ||
| Child Development | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 8 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 5 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 4 | ||
| Engineering, General | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,386 | 873 | 243 |
Santa Clara University has a graduation rate of 89%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 85% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Santa Clara University has published 12,638 scientific papers with 231,903 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Law, Business, Philosophy, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 114 | 824 |
| 1992 | 147 | 894 |
| 1993 | 109 | 906 |
| 1994 | 121 | 861 |
| 1995 | 134 | 1000 |
| 1996 | 155 | 1096 |
| 1997 | 165 | 1042 |
| 1998 | 141 | 1052 |
| 1999 | 159 | 1291 |
| 2000 | 135 | 1469 |
| 2001 | 196 | 1737 |
| 2002 | 400 | 2792 |
| 2003 | 297 | 2765 |
| 2004 | 234 | 3129 |
| 2005 | 320 | 3764 |
| 2006 | 352 | 4233 |
| 2007 | 331 | 4647 |
| 2008 | 449 | 5860 |
| 2009 | 370 | 6994 |
| 2010 | 348 | 7510 |
| 2011 | 381 | 8666 |
| 2012 | 406 | 9416 |
| 2013 | 388 | 9991 |
| 2014 | 440 | 11112 |
| 2015 | 416 | 11313 |
| 2016 | 498 | 11222 |
| 2017 | 457 | 11157 |
| 2018 | 556 | 12362 |
| 2019 | 472 | 13834 |
| 2020 | 573 | 15850 |
| 2021 | 535 | 17660 |
| 2022 | 489 | 17157 |
| 2023 | 531 | 17452 |
Santa Clara University alumni
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Shemar Moore
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Shemar Franklin Moore is an American actor. His notable roles include Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless (1994–2002, 2004–2005, 2014, 2019, 2023), Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds (2005–2016), and the lead role of Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson on S.W.A.T. (2017–2024) all on CBS. Moore was also the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.
-
Gavin Newsom
- Enrolled in Santa Clara University
- In 1989 graduated with Bachelor of Science in political science
- Occupations
- businesspersonrestaurateurwriterinternational forum participanttelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman serving since 2019 as the 40th governor of California. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
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Steve Nash
- Enrolled in Santa Clara University
- Studied in 1992-1996
- Occupations
- film directorbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Stephen John Nash is a Canadian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played 18 seasons in the NBA, where he was an eight-time All-Star and a seven-time All-NBA selection. Nash was a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player while playing for the Phoenix Suns.
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Jerry Brown
- Occupations
- politicianlawyerblogger
- Biography
-
Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. is an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as the 34th and 39th governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected Secretary of State of California in 1970; Brown later served as Mayor of Oakland from 1999 to 2007 and Attorney General of California from 2007 to 2011. He was both the oldest and sixth-youngest governor of California due to the 28-year gap between his second and third terms. Upon completing his fourth term in office, Brown became the fourth longest-serving governor in U.S. history, serving 16 years and 5 days in office.
General info
| Alternative names | SCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1851 |
| Motto | Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam For the greater glory of God |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March ; March-June). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,718 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, California, 95053 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 128,000 |
| Phone | 4085544000 |