Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1851Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, United States. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and contains Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$63,513
Estimated total for international students: US$84,261

Net price calculatorscu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 6,552
Graduate students: 3,151
International undergraduates: 7%
Students per teacher: 11 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 48%
SAT: Reading and writing 670–730 · Maths 680–760
ACT: 31–33

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 87%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$117,193

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (86)

Bachelor's degrees46 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNatural SciencesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociology

Master's degrees22 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsFinance and Financial Management ServicesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringReligion/Religious StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees6 subjects

Computer EngineeringEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringLawMechanical EngineeringTheological and Ministerial Studies

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)5 subjects

Computer EngineeringElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringLawMechanical EngineeringTheological and Ministerial Studies

Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject

Accounting and Related Services

Graduate certificates6 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherMechanical EngineeringReligion/Religious StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.