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Santa Clara University campus

🇺🇸 USA · California

Santa Clara University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
48%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹57,57,374Out-of-state
Students
6,552Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

48% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 16.8%–79.2%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 43.84%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 43.8% (8,261/18,843; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

48 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 18,970
Offered a place 9,105
Enrolled 1,611

17.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1350-1490
4001600
ACT composite31-33
136

What a year costs

₹77,25,719 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹57,57,374
  • Housing₹18,68,589
  • Books & supplies₹99,756
Sticker price ₹77,25,719
After aid (average) ₹47,02,423

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹57,57,374
Out-of-state ₹57,57,374

Average aid awarded: ₹37,64,043 a year.

Outcomes and support

93.9%
Retention
87.9%
Graduation
31%
Get financial aid
41%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 36.5%
Asian 21.4%
Hispanic 19.8%
Multiracial 9.3%
African American 3.4%
Unknown 2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  3. Early decision II 7 Jan 2027 In 56 days
  4. Regular decision 7 Jan 2027 In 56 days
  5. Decisions out 1 Apr 2027 In 140 days

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classical and Ancient Studiesbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Natural Sciencesbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate48%
Total Applicants18970
Admitted Applicants9105
Enrolled Applicants1611
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Early Decision II Date2027-01-07
Regular Decision Date2027-01-07
Decision Notification Date2027-04-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1350
SAT Composite 75th %1490
ACT Composite 25th %31
ACT Composite 75th %33

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹57,57,374
Out-of-State Tuition₹57,57,374
Average Housing Cost₹18,68,589
Books & Supplies₹99,756
Average Net Price₹47,02,423
Students Receiving Aid31%
Average Aid Awarded₹37,64,043
Out-of-State Students41%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.37%
Asian21.37%
Hispanic19.8%
White36.52%
Multiracial9.25%
Native American0.08%
Pacific Islander0.18%
International7.43%
Unknown Race2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate87.92%
Retention Rate93.92%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates6552

Contact

Street Address500 El Camino Real
ZIP Code95053
Phone(408) 554-4700
Websitehttps://www.scu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/