Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA, USA

SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
48%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
6,552
Students
Verified May 2026
11:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
88%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About SCU

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Location

Santa Clara, CA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
48.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$61,293/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
6,552
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
11:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1426
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
670 - 730
SAT Math (25th-75th)
680 - 760
ACT (midpoint)
32
ACT (25th-75th)
31 - 33

Outcomes

Freshman retention
94%
Graduation rate (6yr)
88%
Median earnings (10yr)
$109,183

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment
$1555M
Avg net price (after aid)
$50,062/yr

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