Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$109k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$59,241
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,241
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,984
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,431
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$78,225
Net price (after aid)$50,959
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$36,094
$30k – $48k$51,894
$48k – $75k$41,599
$75k – $110k$30,672
$110k+$60,212
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$109,183
Median debt at graduation$19,162
Est. monthly loan payment$203
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.7×Graduates earn about 5.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants11%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.2k below avg
Strong completion rate
88% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
94% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$59.2k
Net price
$51k
Pell
11%
Median debt
$19.2k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$109k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
44%
SAT range
1340 - 1500
ACT range
30 - 33
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Santa Clara, CA 95053
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
BusinessVisual & Performing ArtsArts & HumanitiesComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeHealth SciencesCommunicationsEducationEngineering
Programs (17)
Business
AccountingFinanceInformation Systems
Visual & Performing Arts
Theater
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Health Sciences
Physical Therapy
Communications
Public Relations
Campus & Student Life
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About Santa Clara University
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- Where is Santa Clara University located?
- Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Santa Clara University?
- Santa Clara University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Santa Clara University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Santa Clara University is approximately 44%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Santa Clara University?
- Santa Clara University's published in-state tuition is approximately $59,241 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Santa Clara University?
- Santa Clara University reports total enrollment of approximately 9,326 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Santa Clara University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Santa Clara University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Santa Clara University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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