Santa Clara University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,880

3% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$50,551

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

52.1%

16,650 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

9,178

87.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

88.5%

1,164 Graduates

About

Santa Clara University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Santa Clara University were General Business Administration & Management (228 degrees awarded), General Computer Engineering (139 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2022, 2,740 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Clara University. 53.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,009 degrees), 1.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $56,880, which is $32,884 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Clara University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 995 total borrowers.

About the photo: One of the university buildings, visible from the mission gardens.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $56,880, which is $32,884 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $50,551.

In 2022, 72% of undergraduate students attending Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,880

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Santa Clara University was $56,880. The cost of tuition at Santa Clara University is $32,884 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Santa Clara University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$50,551

2022 Value

4.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Santa Clara University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $50,551. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Santa Clara University grew by 4.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Santa Clara University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,893

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Santa Clara University was of $16,893 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 3.79% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Santa Clara University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.37% with respect to 2021, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Santa Clara University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Clara University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 995 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Santa Clara University received 16,650 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 1.18% annual growth. Out of those 16,650 applicants, 8,677 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.1% acceptance rate.

There were 9,178 students enrolled at Santa Clara University in 2022. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Santa Clara University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,677

Accepted Out of 16,650

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Santa Clara University was 52.1% (8,677 admissions from 16,650 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 54%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 1.18%, while admissions declined by 4.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Santa Clara University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

34%

Submission Percentage (2022)

558

Scores Submitted (2022)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Santa Clara University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Santa Clara University had a total enrollment of 9,178 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 8,007 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,171. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.7% White, 20.5% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Two or More Races, 2.91% Black or African American, 0.174% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0436% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Santa Clara University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.4%), followed by White Female (19.5%) and Asian Male (11%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.9%), followed by White Male (11.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Clara University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,178 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 8,007 and the part-time enrollment is 1,171. This means that 87.2% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Santa Clara University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Santa Clara University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Santa Clara University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Santa Clara University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,184 enrolled students
Asian
1,884 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,638 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University is 34.7% White, 20.5% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.72% Two or More Races, 2.91% Black or African American, 0.174% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0436% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 171 students (1.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 182 more women than men received degrees from Santa Clara University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Santa Clara University is white (1,009 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Santa Clara University is General Business Administration & Management (228 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer Engineering (139 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (101 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Santa Clara University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (231 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (42 degrees), and Engineering (394 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Clara University are Software developers (441,397 people), Other managers (391,362 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (345,218 people), Civil engineers (280,005 people), and Mechanical engineers (204,990 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Clara University in 2022 are Legal (231 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (42 degrees), Engineering (394 degrees), Theology (41 degrees), and Psychology (227 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Clara University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Santa Clara University are Legal (231 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (42 degrees), Engineering (394 degrees), Theology (41 degrees), and Psychology (227 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Santa Clara University are Computer Systems Design (499,725 people), Elementary & secondary schools (450,235 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (433,587 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (357,318 people), and Construction (317,632 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Santa Clara University.

Most Common (2022)

General Finance
160 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
137 degrees awarded
General Psychology
122 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Santa Clara University was General Finance with 160 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Santa Clara University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,279

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,461

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,279 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University, which is 0.875 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,461).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Santa Clara University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in General Computer Engineering, which is 1.81 times more than the 78 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in Law, which is 1.03 times more than the 109 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

88%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 88% of students graduating from Santa Clara University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Santa Clara University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.03% of graduates (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,009 degrees awarded
Asian
566 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
501 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Clara University is white (1,009 degrees awarded). There were 1.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

2.23% of degree recipients (61 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
526 degrees awarded
White Male
483 degrees awarded
Asian Female
299 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Clara University is white female (526 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (483 degrees).

Operations

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.47B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −77.8M (−5.29%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Santa Clara University had a total salary expenditure of 446M. Santa Clara University employs 203 Lecturers, 147 Associate professors and 139 Professors. Most academics at Santa Clara University are Female Lecturer (110), Male Lecturer (93), and Male Associate professor (83).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University are: Management, with 240 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 150 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 145 employees.

Endowment

$1.47B

2022 Endowment

4.3%

decline from 2021

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at about $1.47B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Santa Clara University declined 4.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.43B higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Santa Clara University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.85M - Federal
$554k - State
$1.34M - Local

As of 2022, Santa Clara University received $5.85M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $554k from state grants and contracts, and $1.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$192M

2022 Salaries

11.5%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Santa Clara University paid a median of $192M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($446M) and a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.39% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.12% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$77.6M

Instructional Salaries

614

Number of Employees

In 2022, Santa Clara University paid a total of $77.6M to 614 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

203 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

240 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Lecturer with 203 employees, Associate professor with 147 employees, and Professor with 139 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Management with 240 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 150 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 145 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santa Clara University was Female Lecturer with 110 employees, Male Lecturer with 93 employees, and Male Associate professor with 83 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Santa Clara University.

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