Santa Clara University (SCU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Santa Clara, CA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The SCU's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,241 for the academic year 2023-2024. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,351.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 9,178 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

SCU's acceptance rate is 44.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.00%. The median SAT scores is 1420 and the ACT socre is 31.

SCU ranked 11st in California Colleges rankings. Santa Clara University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

SCU has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Santa Clara University is $59,241. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $25,873.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $60,999 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $26,995.

Undergraduate$59,241
Graduate$25,873
Undergraduate$60,999
Graduate$26,995

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »44.00% Acceptance Rate / 19.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,420 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »88%
Retention Rate92%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »9,178 (6,115 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$26,351

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Santa Clara University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at SCU
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersNo
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Santa Clara University Directory Information

Address500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Phone408-554-4000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
Net Price CalculatorNet Price Calculator
Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

SCU Campuses and Colleges

Santa Clara University has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name

NameLocationTuition & Fees
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara UniversityBerkeley, CA-

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