Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara University is a private university located in Santa Clara, CA, serving approximately 6,235 students. It has an acceptance rate of 44%.
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Tuition
$59,241
Acceptance
43.84%
Students
9,326
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.7×Graduates earn about 5.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43.84%
SAT range
1340 - 1500
ACT range
30 - 33
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,326
Undergrads
6,235
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
84
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
34
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.96
Property Rate / 1,000
2.25
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Santa Clara
Violent Rate / 100k
611
Property Rate / 100k
3,153
Location
Institution does not report this
Santa Clara, CA 95053
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