University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
5,499
Students
37,051
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
53%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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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
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
15,061
Applied
8,067
Accepted
5,499
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,896
Females Applied
4,370
Females Accepted
55%
Male Admissions
7,165
Males Applied
3,697
Males Accepted
52%
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 Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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% |
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| 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
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
906
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 542
Part-time - 364
Male - 489
Female - 417