Santa Clara University

Overview

Santa Clara University is a University institution located in Santa Clara, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA  95053
United States

Contact Mrs. Eva Blanco Masias
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admission@scu.edu
Phone: 408-554-4700
Fax: 408-554-5255

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Business/commerce
Business/managerial Economics
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Organizational Behavior
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Public Health
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,061

Applied

8,067

Accepted

5,499

Enrolled

Female Admissions

7,896

Females Applied

4,370

Females Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,165

Males Applied

3,697

Males Accepted

52%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.69

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 7th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 23rd
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 23rd
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	671	630	710
SAT Math	684	640	730
ACT Composite	30	28	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

51,081

Fees

630

Full-time student fees

14,910

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

37,051

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,585

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

42,243

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,563

Avg. Loan Aid

16,185

Avg. Grant Aid

28,976

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

37%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,499

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

29%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.75%
Black or African American	3.27%
White or Caucasian	49.52%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	16.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.18%
Two or more races	6.96%
Other	2.22%

Gender

Male (50.15%)

Female (49.85%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	56%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Concert, Global Village (multicultural event) and Relay for Life

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rowing	No	Division 1	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

906

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 542

Part-time - 364

Male - 489

Female - 417