Santa Clara University
Faith-based college · Santa Clara, CA · 6,552 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
48%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1350–1490
ACT (middle 50%)
31–33
Average net price
$50,570
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$84,261
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
87%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Santa Clara University?
Santa Clara University accepts about 48 of every 100 applicants (48%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1350 and 1490 on the SAT. A score at or above 1490 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1350, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–33.
The latest federal data says Santa Clara University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Santa Clara University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Santa Clara University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $84,261 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $50,570 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $63,513 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$63,513
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$63,513
- Room & board$19,446
- Total cost of attendance$84,261
- Average net price after grants$50,570
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communications.
Santa Clara University FAQ
- What is Santa Clara University's acceptance rate?
- 48% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Santa Clara University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1350–1490. Aim for 1490 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Santa Clara University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–33.
- Is Santa Clara University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Santa Clara University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Santa Clara University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Santa Clara University cost?
- About $84,261 a year before aid; $50,570 on average after grants.
- What is Santa Clara University's FAFSA school code?
- 001326. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Santa Clara University receives your information.
- What is Santa Clara University's graduation rate?
- 87% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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