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Santa Clara University

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Santa Clara, California 95053

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Santa Clara University is a private institution in Santa Clara with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1417, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.2K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $109,183 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $50,959.

Established
1851
Motto
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
Mascot
Bucky Bronco
Type
Private university
Conference
West Coast Conference
Division
Division II
44%Acceptance
1417SAT Avg
6,235Students
10:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$109,183Earnings 10yr
$50,959Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1417

Reading & WritingMid: 685
660730
MathMid: 725
680770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3033

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,241
Room & Board$18,984
Books & Supplies$939
Total Cost of Attendance$77,768
Average Net Price$50,959
Median Debt at Graduation$19,162
Monthly Payment (10yr)$203

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$36,094
$30–48K$51,894
$48–75K$41,599
$75–110K$30,672
$110K+$60,212

Programs (89)

Student Body

Undergrads
6,235
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 4%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 21%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.4%
Freshman Retention93.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$91,198
8 Years$99,543
10 Years$109,183

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$77,100
Men
$96,100

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