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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
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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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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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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, General |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance, General |
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| Management Information Systems, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Organizational Behavior Studies |
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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, General |
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| Computer Engineering, General |
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| Computer Hardware Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Engineering, General |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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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 |
| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Italian Language And Literature |
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| Latin Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Health, General |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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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, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies/civilization |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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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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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Sociology, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16,300
Applied
7,958
Accepted
5,694
Enrolled
Female Admissions
8,563
Females Applied
4,346
Females Accepted
51%
Male Admissions
7,737
Males Applied
3,612
Males Accepted
47%
Applying
60
Application Fee
3.69
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| 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 | March 31st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 7th | January 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 31st | |
| 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 | 664 | 630 | 700 | |
| SAT Math | 690 | 650 | 740 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 28 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,998
Private
Fees
0
Full-time student fees
15,972
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
39,105
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,952
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
41,926
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,400
Avg. Loan Aid
17,015
Avg. Grant Aid
32,076
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
33%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,694
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.01% |
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| Black or African American | 3.07% |
| White or Caucasian | 47.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.07% |
| Asian | 17.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.23% |
| Two or more races | 7.54% |
| Other | 1.94% |
Gender
Male (49.98%)
Female (50.02%)
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 | 58% |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
916
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 568
Part-time - 348
Male - 495
Female - 421
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