Outcomes at SCU
Graduation Rate
87.92%
Retention Rate
94.00%
The graduation rate at Santa Clara University is 87.92% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. 1,223 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,391 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 93.80%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Santa Clara University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Santa Clara University. 1,223 students have completed. In addition, 11 students still enrolled and 157 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,391 | 1,391 |
| Completers | 1,223 (87.92%) | 1,223 |
| Still Enrolled | 11 (0.79%) | 11 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 157 (11.29%) | 157 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,130 students have completed in 4 years and additional 72 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,130 (81.24%) |
560 (76.82%) |
570 (86.10%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 72 (5.18%) |
47 (6.45%) |
25 (3.78%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 21 (1.51%) |
14 (1.92%) |
7 (1.06%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 87.92% (1,223/1,391) | 85.19% (621/729) | 90.94% (602/662) |
| Asian | 86.69% (215/248) | 82.26% (102/124) | 91.13% (113/124) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 86.11% (31/36) | 80.00% (16/20) | 93.75% (15/16) |
| Hispanic | 91.57% (228/249) | 87.50% (112/128) | 95.87% (116/121) |
| White | 87.64% (546/623) | 86.35% (291/337) | 89.16% (255/286) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (2/2) | - (0/0) |
| Two or More Race | 88.89% (112/126) | 86.44% (51/59) | 91.04% (61/67) |
| Unknown | 90.32% (28/31) | 92.31% (12/13) | 88.89% (16/18) |