Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

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Acceptance Rate

44%

Enrollment

6,235

Graduation Rate

88%

Student-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$109,183

Retention Rate

94%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1340–1500

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)30–33

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

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Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$59,241

Out-of-State Tuition

$59,241

Avg Net Price

$50,959

Room & Board

$18,984

Total COA

$77,768

Median Debt

$19,162

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$36,094

$30,001–48,000

$51,894

$48,001–75,000

$41,599

$75,001–110,000

$30,672

$110,001+

$60,212

Pell Grant Rate: 11%

Federal Loan Rate: 24%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$78,225

Estimated Net Price$50,959 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

88%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$109,183

Retention Rate

94%

Median Debt

$19,162

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

29.7%

Engineering

14.4%

Social Sciences

11.5%

Communication

8.6%

Biology

7.5%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.9%

Psychology

6.7%

Health Professions

2.9%

Natural Resources

2.6%

Visual & Performing Arts

1.8%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Finance and Financial Management Services	149	$106,444
Communication and Media Studies	122	$71,818
Psychology, General	105	$58,545
Economics	94	$102,794
Marketing	92	$79,997
Accounting and Related Services	86	$101,411
Mathematics and Computer Science	82	—
Political Science and Government	80	$64,616
Computer Engineering	77	$159,782
Biology, General	70	—
Public Health	53	$62,238
Mechanical Engineering	48	$99,067
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	41	$58,140
Biomedical/Medical Engineering	37	$98,444
Management Information Systems and Services	37	—

Demographics

Men 51%Women 49%

White

37.5%

Black

3.5%

Hispanic

18.7%

Asian

21.5%

Two or More

8.9%

International

7.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01

EDII2026-01-07

EA2025-11-01

REA2026-01-07

App Fee (Domestic)$75

App Fee (International)$75

3 required essays

Required

At Santa Clara University, we value our diverse and inclusive community. Our campus learning environment is enriched by the lived experiences of people from different backgrounds. What people, places, events, or circumstances have shaped the individual you are today and how you could contribute to our community?

Required

At Santa Clara University, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge?

Required

Why are you interested in pursuing the [Division or Major] selected above?