Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Santa Clara, California |
| Online | scu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Santa Clara, California, Santa Clara University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 16,848 prospective students applied, and 9,095 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,549 enrolled in the school. 7,678 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,240 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $55,224 plus fees of $636. SCU is ranked 54 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
SCU is rated within the top 14% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Santa Clara University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#54 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in California
#7 in Best Private Colleges in California
#405 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in California
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1330/1490 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 7, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 |
| Other Fees | $636 |
| Room and Board | $16,533 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,979 |
| Total One Year Cost | $76,497 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Communication | 7% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122931 IPEDS survey data for Santa Clara University.
Current students may use the Santa Clara University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.