CollegeGrad School
- AcademicsA
- ValueA+
- DiversityA
- CampusA
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationB+
- DormsA+
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
Santa Clara University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
SCU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50%
SAT Range
1270-1440
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$41,545/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$27,605/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
76%
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 90%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.81 responses
- 78%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.128 responses
- 76%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.128 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,440Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
80
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
10%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
97%
Poll
- 45%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.120 responses
Poll
- 53%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.163 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$72,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
91%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 85%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.40 responses
Santa Clara University Reviews
1,378 reviews
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I am a rising sophomore at Santa Clara University, and my experience thus far has been amazing to say the least. Coming into a four year university as a Latinx first-generation student was nerve-wracking at first; I wasn't sure how well I would adapt to a new environment. However, I was immediately received with open arms in a community that prides itself in acceptance, diversity, inclusion, and bronco spirit! Throughout my first year, I became involved in activities such as Associated Student Government, Mecha-El Frente, Campus Ministry, and the Office of Multicultural Learning. I have been able to find an incredible support system, long-life friends, outstanding professors, a social residential learning experience, and an active student life. In addition, the academics are extremely strong as professors prioritize their students, meaning that they put the well-being and success of those they teach in order to prepare them appropriately for future careers.
Every class I have taken has stretched me intellectually without being too much work. The small class size also allows for lots of discussion-driven classes, which are always way better than huge lectures. The frats and sororities aren't super cliquey either so the party scene is really fun but also not overbearing. The food can be repetitive, but there are lots of really good/healthy options! There are lots of opportunities on this campus, but you have to have to be proactive in getting, internships, awards, grants, and so on.
This was my daughter's top choice for college. She was ecstatic on move in day, joined a sorority, and tried to take advantage of the advertised SCU college experience. After a disappointing freshman year, she transferred. The quality of education was disappointing. Professors were, for the most part, lackadaisical and weren't current within their disciplines. Others acknowledged they were teaching classes in fields unrelated to their expertise because the university needed to fill these vacancies.
My employer pays a significant portion of my daughter's tuition. The SCU One Stop Enrollment Service Specialist's rigidity earned himself quite a notorious reputation among my employer's HR department.
The party scene is intense (ambulances were a common scene at parties). She had a hard time finding others who shared her same values because so many focused on image and wealth.
In short, other than the mild weather and beautiful campus, "Claradise" was disappointing.
My employer pays a significant portion of my daughter's tuition. The SCU One Stop Enrollment Service Specialist's rigidity earned himself quite a notorious reputation among my employer's HR department.
The party scene is intense (ambulances were a common scene at parties). She had a hard time finding others who shared her same values because so many focused on image and wealth.
In short, other than the mild weather and beautiful campus, "Claradise" was disappointing.