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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 48% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Santa Clara, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 48%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
48% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math680 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 33
1typical 50% range36
48%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $231,929
Earnings 5yr: $196,357
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $196,786
Earnings 5yr: $169,141
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $195,995
Earnings 5yr: $194,180
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,120
Earnings 5yr: $144,633
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,765
Earnings 5yr: $191,635
Debt: $24,666
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,926
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,995
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,599
Earnings 5yr: $135,208
Debt: N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,013
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,087
Earnings 5yr: $123,065
Debt: $19,250
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,111
Earnings 5yr: $118,350
Debt: $19,500
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,307
Earnings 5yr: $128,642
Debt: $19,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,737
Earnings 5yr: $127,056
Debt: $16,201
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $115,965
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,125
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,426
Earnings 5yr: $118,457
Debt: $21,390
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,364
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,594
Earnings 5yr: $111,831
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,723
Earnings 5yr: $100,123
Debt: $19,712
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,518
Earnings 5yr: $73,668
Debt: $21,750
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,206
Earnings 5yr: $74,671
Debt: $18,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,448
Earnings 5yr: $79,261
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$50,062
In-State Tuition$61,293
Out-of-State Tuition$61,293
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
11%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$91,198
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$109,183
Completion Signals
88%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,845
Est. Monthly Payment
$182/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
51%
Men49%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 51% men and 49% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$132,763
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