Santa Clara University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

43.8%

Acceptance Rate

6,235

Undergrads

$50,959

Net Price / Year

88.4%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Santa Clara, CA. The school enrolls approximately 9,728 students. With an acceptance rate of 43.8%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 9,728

Men 4,719

Women 5,009

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 10.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 94%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC Senior College and University Commission American Psychological Association,... WASC Senior College and University Commission

Admissions Data

43.8%

Acceptance Rate

18,970

Applications

1,611

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

670

730

SAT Math

680

760

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	18,970	9,105	1,611	48.0%
2022	16,650	8,677	1,641	52.1%
2020	16,488	8,362	1,259	50.7%
2018	16,242	8,107	1,391	49.9%
2016	15,834	7,648	1,317	48.3%

Costs & Financial Aid

$50,959

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

10.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

88.4%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Computer Engineering.	278	N/A	N/A
Law.	207	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	168	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	149	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	122	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	109	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	105	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	96	N/A	N/A
Economics.	94	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	92	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	86	N/A	N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.	82	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	80	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	77	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	77	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	70	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	62	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	62	N/A	N/A
Public Health.	53	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	48	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	41	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	37	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	37	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	30	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	30	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	29	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	28	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.	27	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	27	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	27	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	26	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	25	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	23	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	23	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	23	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	23	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	17	N/A	N/A
History.	17	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	16	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	16	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	14	N/A	N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.	13	N/A	N/A
Anthropology.	12	N/A	N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	11	N/A	N/A
Music.	11	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.	10	N/A	N/A
Physics.	9	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$41,208,054

Total Athletics Expenses

$41,208,054

Total Athletics Revenue

375

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	29	$8,426,066	$8,426,066	N/A
Soccer	Coed	50	$4,224,623	$4,224,623	N/A
Baseball	Men	41	$2,308,139	$2,308,139	N/A
Volleyball	Women	19	$1,825,289	$1,825,289	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	46	$1,557,484	$1,557,484	N/A
Golf	Coed	20	$1,388,282	$1,388,282	N/A
Softball	Women	23	$1,267,959	$1,267,959	N/A
Tennis	Coed	18	$1,213,777	$1,213,777	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	53	$1,004,440	$1,004,440	N/A
Rowing	Coed	65	$592,277	$592,277	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	17	$196,536	$196,536	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	45	$193,533	$193,533	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	21
Motor Vehicle Theft	16
Burglary	15
Fondling	11
Aggravated Assault	5
Robbery	1