Santa Clara University
- 4 Year
- SANTA CLARA, CA
CollegeGrad School
Santa Clara University
- grade AOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- SANTA CLARA, CA
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 1,407 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
In-person presentations and campus tours are available daily Monday - Friday and most Saturdays. We are taking necessary precautions to keep everyone safe such as requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear approved face coverings in indoor spaces. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A+
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
West Coast Conference
From Santa Clara University
Headquartered in the most innovative place on earth, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. Broncos are driven to build a better, kinder, more humane, and sustainable planet.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 7
Acceptance Rate
49%
SAT Range
1280-1440
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into SCU?
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Cost
Net Price
$42,114 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$29,367 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
68%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
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 responses78%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 129 responses75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 129 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Finance141 Graduates
- Communications130 Graduates
- Economics123 Graduates
- Marketing92 Graduates
- Psychology90 Graduates
- Political Science and Government80 Graduates
- Computer Hardware Engineering74 Graduates
- Computational and Applied Mathematics73 Graduates
- Accounting71 Graduates
- Biology60 Graduates
Collaborate, Connect, Create
Featuring flexible labs, collaboration hubs, an Innovation Zone, and multidisciplinary project spaces, the Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation is one of the largest STEM education facilities in the country.
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,586 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
108
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
12%
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. 121 responsesPoll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 164 responsesInstagram Posts
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 responsesSanta Clara University Reviews
Rating 3.74 out of 5 1,407 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.
The professors did a wonderful job supporting all students and taking extra time from their schedules to go out of their way. Class sizes are small, which means you are able to directly interact with the professor. Very diverse and facilities are good. Highly recommended!
Santa Clara University has good and bad. The small classes and the weather are good. But it's too small and predominantly white and upper middle class for prospective students seeking diversity of ideas, beliefs and outlooks. There are a lot of "frat boy" / "sorority girl" type preppy people. It's a bit like a large, wealthy high school, especially after you've attended for a few years. The students and faculty are generally nice. The party scene can be a bit out of control (pre-COVID), with a lot of passed-out drunkenness and stereotypical college behavior, although not everyone is like that. There's also a lot of cliquey-ness (like high school) and a lot of white privilege and students who will graduate and simply become unthinking careerist, which is fine, but not very interesting and not what I expected at college, particularly at a Jesuit institution that's supposed to promote service to others and justice. The area is also a cultural wasteland; Silicon Valley is drab & boring.