Headquartered in the most innovative place on earth, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University blends high-tech innovation with a social consciousness grounded in the Jesuit educational tradition. Broncos are driven to build a better, kinder, more humane, and sustainable planet.

Did you know? 86% of graduates looking for full time work found it within 6 months. At Santa Clara University, we’ll challenge you to think critically, take risks, and take charge. We’ll encourage you to investigate a rich variety of opportunities to reach, grow, and learn. We’ll help you develop any glimmer of an idea into clear vision and action. Our people and programs enable you to build a powerful foundation, one that kick-starts your career and sends you out to lead the life you’ve imagined.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

January 7

Acceptance Rate

51%

SAT Range

1270-1450

ACT Range

28-32

Application Fee

$75

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$48,284 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$25,424 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

74%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Collaborate, Connect, Create

Featuring flexible labs, collaboration hubs, an Innovation Zone, and multidisciplinary project spaces, the Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation is one of the largest STEM education facilities in the country.

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Students

Full-Time Enrollment

5,478 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

130

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

10%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

97%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$72,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

92%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%