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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
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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
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
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admission@scu.edu
Phone: 408-554-4700
Fax: 408-554-5255
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Ethnic Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Accounting And Business/management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Behavior |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Development |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient/classical Greek |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Italian |
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| Latin |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16,242
Applied
8,107
Accepted
5,520
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,435
Females Applied
4,400
Females Accepted
52%
Male Admissions
7,807
Males Applied
3,707
Males Accepted
47%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.71
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 |
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| 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 %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 670 | 630 | 710 | |
| SAT Math | 690 | 640 | 740 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 28 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,998
Private
Fees
636
Full-time student fees
15,507
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
37,858
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,281
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,415
Avg. Loan Aid
16,948
Avg. Grant Aid
30,817
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
76%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
35%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,520
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
28%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.04% |
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| Black or African American | 3.02% |
| White or Caucasian | 48.56% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.13% |
| Asian | 16.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 7.38% |
| Other | 2.13% |
Gender
Male (50.65%)
Female (49.35%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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
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 | |
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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
910
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 564
Part-time - 346
Male - 493
Female - 417
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