Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 16,300 prospective students applied, and 7,958 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,391 enrolled in the school. 7,569 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,073 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $52,998 plus fees of $636. SCU is ranked 52 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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SCU is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Santa Clara University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#52 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in California
#7 in Best Private Colleges in California
#249 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1440 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,971 |
| Other Fees | $636 |
| Room and Board | $15,507 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,717 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,829 |
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.