Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

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Undergrad Science & Engineering Diversity Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$63,219

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
720
25th
640
75th
760
25th
650
75th
33
25th
29
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undergraduateRatios

52%

male

48%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,677
Declined 7,973
Total Received 16,650
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Private

6,115

undergraduate students

3,063

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is a private four-year Jesuit, Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in Engineering, Business, and the Arts and Sciences. It is located on a 106-acre campus in Santa Clara, California—45 miles south of San Francisco.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 9,178
Established in 1851
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

106-acre campus in Santa Clara (population: 127,134), three miles from San Jose and 40 miles from San Francisco. Served by bus and train; major airport serves San Jose; other major airport serves San Francisco. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA
95053

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
58%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
52%
Top 1/4
88%
Top 1/2
99%
Bottom 1/2
1%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
720
25th
640
75th
760
25th
650
75th
33
25th
29

Admissions Facts

Application fee $70
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 7
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,677
Declined 7,973
Total Received 16,650

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

75%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$26,351

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $59,241
Housing & Food $18,984
Additional fees $3,978
Books & supplies $939
Total $83,142
Average Financial Aid - $26,351
Total with Avg. Aid $56,791

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,140,284
State $4,423,631
Institutional $60,936,004
Other external $1,342,226
Total $69,842,145

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $30,484,044
Other external $1,830,120
Total $32,314,164

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 408 554-4505
F: 408 554-2154
financialaid@scu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

boxing, cycling, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, shotokan karate, swimming, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

boxing, cheerleading, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, shotokan karate, swimming, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, football, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
West Coast Conference, Western Water Polo Association, Pacific Coast Softball Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General yes
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Anthropology, General yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Applied Psychology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Development yes
Christian Studies yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes yes
Computer Hardware Engineering yes yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Energy Systems Technology/Technician yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes
Engineering, General yes yes
Engineering/Industrial Management yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
International Law and Legal Studies yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mathematics and Computer Science yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering yes
Music, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Neuroscience yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Programs for Foreign Lawyers yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design yes

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Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,178

total students

51%

in-state

49%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

6,115
students

Female
48%
2,955

Male
52%
3,160

33%

3,063
students

Female
54%
1,655

Male
46%
1,408

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

5,998
students

Female
49%
2,914

Male
51%
3,084

2%

117
students

Female
35%
41

Male
65%
76

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%
Hispanic/Latino
39%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
9%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.30
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: April 15

Winter: October 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

88

quarter hours

Minimum transfers must complete

88

quarter hours

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