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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
4.3Excellent
44%
Moderately Selective
88%
Graduation
About Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Santa Clara, California. With an enrollment of approximately 6,235 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 44% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 88%. Graduates earn a median salary of $109,183 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $50,959 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
44%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
88%
Enrollment
6,235
Total students
Median Earnings
$109,183
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$59,241
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,241
Per year
Average Net Price
$50,959
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1350–1500
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
30 – 33
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1350
Median
1425
75th
1500
4001600
SAT Math
25th
680
Median
725
75th
770
200800
ACT Composite
25th
30
Median
32
75th
33
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$59,241/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$50,959/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$203,836
10-Year Earnings
$1,091,830
ROI Multiple
5.4×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Santa Clara University
Student Outcomes
88%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$109k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
6,235
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
