A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SCU are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Santa Clara University with a gender ratio of 18% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCU has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
18%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,433
|
| Women |
1,658
|
SCU serves a low number of students outside of California, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
11% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=122931 IPEDS survey data for Santa Clara University.
Last updated February 24, 2025