Santa Clara University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #707 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #232 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #205 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 249 | In California |
| #42 of 1,041 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 132 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 6,577
- Graduates
- 3,151
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 48% and is among the top 15% 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 | 48% | 45% | 51% |
| Applicants | 18,970 | 8,928 | 10,042 |
| Admissions | 9,105 | 3,975 | 5,130 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,605 | 800 | 805 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
936 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
500 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
385 or 24%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1350
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Santa Clara University are 1350-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
154 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 31
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Santa Clara University are 31-33 (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 | 3205 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2024 (21%) |
| Hispanic | 1882 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1322 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 738 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 288 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 244 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Santa Clara University is $53,883 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 | $22,985 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,154 |
| $48-75K | $26,531 |
| $75-110K | $37,219 |
| $110K+ | $60,678 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $60,639 | $31,394 |
| Tuition in-state | $60,639 | $31,394 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $60,639 | $31,394 |
| Fee in-district | $654 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $654 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $654 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,779 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,984 |
| Room charge | $12,492 |
| Meal charge | $7,401 |
Santa Clara University majors
Santa Clara University has granted 1,336 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 934 master's across 23 programs, and 249 doctorate degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Santa Clara University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering, General | 80 | 282 | 4 |
| Law | 203 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 180 | ||
| Finance, General | 173 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 117 | ||
| Management Science | 110 | ||
| Information Technology | 77 | 30 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 104 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 73 | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 98 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 90 | ||
| Economics, General | 71 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 39 | 15 | 1 |
| Accounting | 53 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 52 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | ||
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 18 | 23 | 2 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 43 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 29 | 14 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 24 | 14 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 38 | ||
| Public Health, General | 32 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 21 | 4 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 20 | 4 | |
| Neuroscience | 23 | ||
| Christian Studies | 22 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 22 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 19 | ||
| Child Development | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | ||
| Philosophy | 15 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 12 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 2 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,336 | 934 | 249 |
Santa Clara University has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 85% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Santa Clara University has published 14,927 scientific papers with 370,232 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Law, Philosophy, Business, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 116 | 1316 |
| 1994 | 137 | 1248 |
| 1995 | 153 | 1453 |
| 1996 | 176 | 1636 |
| 1997 | 183 | 1592 |
| 1998 | 167 | 1726 |
| 1999 | 181 | 1923 |
| 2000 | 180 | 2344 |
| 2001 | 202 | 2657 |
| 2002 | 416 | 4035 |
| 2003 | 336 | 4277 |
| 2004 | 260 | 4588 |
| 2005 | 378 | 5376 |
| 2006 | 385 | 6121 |
| 2007 | 406 | 6672 |
| 2008 | 499 | 8432 |
| 2009 | 405 | 9607 |
| 2010 | 386 | 10406 |
| 2011 | 470 | 12242 |
| 2012 | 432 | 13312 |
| 2013 | 428 | 13633 |
| 2014 | 475 | 15308 |
| 2015 | 460 | 15872 |
| 2016 | 522 | 15743 |
| 2017 | 483 | 16104 |
| 2018 | 627 | 17485 |
| 2019 | 523 | 19872 |
| 2020 | 672 | 23333 |
| 2021 | 615 | 25131 |
| 2022 | 536 | 23782 |
| 2023 | 594 | 24958 |
| 2024 | 524 | 25455 |
| 2025 | 397 | 21046 |
Santa Clara University alumni
-
Gavin Newsom
- Enrolled in Santa Clara University
- In 1989 graduated with Bachelor of Science in political science
- Occupations
- restaurateurtelevision presenterpoliticianwriterbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman serving as the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
-
Shemar Moore
- Occupations
- modeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Shemar Franklin Moore is an American actor. His notable roles include Malcolm Winters on The Young and the Restless (1994–2002, 2004–05, 2014, 2019, 2023), Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds (2005–17), and the lead role of Sergeant II Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson on S.W.A.T. (2017–25)—all on CBS. In film, he is known for playing G.U.N. Agent Randall Handel in the second and third films of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series. Moore was also the third permanent host of Soul Train from 1999 to 2003.
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Steve Nash
- Enrolled in Santa Clara University
- Studied in 1992-1996
- Occupations
- basketball playerbusinesspersonfilm producerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Stephen John Nash OC OBC is a Canadian former professional basketball player and coach. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he was an eight-time All-Star, a seven-time All-NBA selection, and a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. He ranks as one of the top players in NBA history in career three-point shooting, free-throw shooting, total assists, and assists per game. In 2018, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
-
Jerry Brown
- Occupations
- bloggerlawyerpolitician
- 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 | 1,898 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, California, 95053 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 128,000 |
| Phone | 4085544000 |