School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Santa Clara University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
Phone408-554-4000
WEBwww.scu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.scu.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidwww.scu.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.scu.edu/financialaid/Net-Price-Calculator.cfm
Veterans Tuitionwww.scu.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-basics/selective-service-and-veteran-benefits/
Athleticwww.scu.edu/student-right-to-know-act/
Disability Servicewww.scu.edu/oae/
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Santa Clara University is 52.11% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.91%. The application fees are $70 for undergraduate programs and $73 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate52.11 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)18.91 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$70
Graduate Application Fees$73

Tuition & Fees

SCU's 2024 tuition & fees is $59,241 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.97% compared to the last year's rate ($57,534).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $25,873. The graduate tuition increased by 4.34% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$59,241
Graduate Tuition & Fees$25,873
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 9,178 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 399 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. SCU has 6,115 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,063 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students9,178
Undergraduate Students6,115
Graduate Students3,063
Online Enrollment399

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

SCU offers 98 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 2 out of the 98 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by SCU
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs98 Programs
Number of online programs2 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification