At a glance
Average net price
$50,062
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.9%
Admission rate
48%
Undergrad size
6,552
In-state tuition
$61,293
Out-of-state tuition
$61,293
Cost of attendance
$82,026
Median earnings (10y)
$109,183
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,426
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 93.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), business (27%), humanities & arts (20%).
- STEM31%
- Health2%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts20%
- Social sciences20%
- Business27.0%~1,770 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering15.0%~981 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences10.7%~701 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.8%~510 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology7.3%~481 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.9%~451 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~442 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~392 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~157 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~152 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.3%~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~29 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.4%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 494 | $125,643 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 452 | $74,729 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Master's | 417 | $125,788 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 324 | $68,821 | $16,201 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 277 | $53,040 | $18,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 237 | $50,081 | $17,667 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 230 | $57,675 | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 210 | $87,146 | $21,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 194 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 185 | $62,432 | $19,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 178 | $60,745 | $19,712 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 168 | $52,109 | $21,750 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 166 | $83,523 | $24,666 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 151 | $67,828 | $19,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 142 | $36,629 | $19,941 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 133 | $61,260 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 99 | $45,119 | $24,500 |
| Marketing. | Master's | 96 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 88 | $74,547 | $19,500 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 87 | $33,333 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 79 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $20,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 73 | — | $19,995 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 63 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Graduate certificate | 61 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 55 | $51,460 | $21,390 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 51 | $100,546 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 51 | $35,892 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 49 | $43,732 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 37 | $99,066 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 31 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a large institution located in Santa Clara, California, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,552 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Santa Clara University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $50,062 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $61,293 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $82,026 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.9%, a strong completion outcome. 93.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $109,183 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Santa Clara University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), business (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Santa Clara University accepts 48% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,426. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Santa Clara, California (city), Santa Clara University draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Clara University
Q.How much does Santa Clara University cost?
The average net price at Santa Clara University is $50,062 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $82,026.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Santa Clara University?
Santa Clara University has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Santa Clara University?
Santa Clara University admits 48% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Santa Clara University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Santa Clara University graduate earns $109,183 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Santa Clara University?
Published tuition is $61,293 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Santa Clara University located?
Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California (ZIP 95053).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Santa Clara University at their official website.