Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
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%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Santa Clara University with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,497
|
| Women |
4,421
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
SCU serves a low number of students outside of California, with 52 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
52%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
10% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| 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.