Santa Clara University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$58,587

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$49,651

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

43.8%

18,843 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

9,340

86.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

88.5%

1,241 Graduates

About

Santa Clara University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Santa Clara University were General Business Administration & Management (266 degrees awarded), General Computer Engineering (240 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (120 degrees).

In 2023, 2,972 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Clara University. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,033 degrees), 1.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (570 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $58,587, which is $34,012 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $58,587, which is $34,012 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $49,651.

In 2023, 75% of undergraduate students attending Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$58,587

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Santa Clara University was $58,587. The cost of tuition at Santa Clara University is $34,012 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$49,651

2023 Value

1.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Santa Clara University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $49,651. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Santa Clara University grew by 1.78%.

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

$17,448

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Santa Clara University was of $17,448 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.29% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 4.17% with respect to 2022, when 72% 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 18,843 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 13.2% annual growth. Out of those 18,843 applicants, 8,261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.8% acceptance rate.

There were 9,340 students enrolled at Santa Clara University in 2023. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Santa Clara University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,261

Accepted Out of 18,843

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Santa Clara University was 43.8% (8,261 admissions from 18,843 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 52.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 13.2%, while admissions declined by 4.79%.

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

25%

Submission Percentage (2023)

393

Scores Submitted (2023)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Santa Clara University in 2023 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 9,340 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 8,070 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.2% White, 20.3% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.11% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0321% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Santa Clara University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (19.9%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Asian Male (11.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.4%), followed by White Male (11.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Clara University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,340 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 8,070 and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

94%

2023 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 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
3,102 enrolled students
Asian
1,900 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,697 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University is 33.2% White, 20.3% Asian, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.11% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 0.257% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0321% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 198 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 216 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 (1,033 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (570 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Santa Clara University is General Business Administration & Management (266 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer Engineering (240 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (120 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (238 degrees awarded), Engineering (508 degrees), and Theology (54 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 (455,455 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (354,416 people), Other managers (316,397 people), Civil engineers (294,867 people), and Mechanical engineers (212,800 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Clara University in 2023 are Legal (238 degrees awarded), Engineering (508 degrees), Theology (54 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (31 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (238 degrees awarded), Engineering (508 degrees), Theology (54 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (31 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (23 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

General Finance
164 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
140 degrees awarded
General Psychology
115 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Santa Clara University was General Finance with 164 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

1,378

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,594

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,378 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University, which is 0.864 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,594).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in General Computer Engineering, which is 2.42 times more than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.09 times more than the 127 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

85%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 85% of students graduating from Santa Clara University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 91% 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 2023 at Santa Clara University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 2.01% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,033 degrees awarded
Asian
570 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
504 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Clara University is white (1,033 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (570 degrees).

2.36% of degree recipients (70 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
554 degrees awarded
White Male
479 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
318 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Clara University is white female (554 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (479 degrees).

Operations

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.48B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 26.4M (1.78%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Santa Clara University had a total salary expenditure of 477M. Santa Clara University employs 263 Lecturers, 146 Associate professors and 137 Professors. Most academics at Santa Clara University are Female Lecturer (141), Male Lecturer (122), and Male Professor (83).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University are: Management, with 274 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 167 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 138 employees.

Endowment

$1.48B

2023 Endowment

0.455%

growth from 2022

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at about $1.48B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Santa Clara University grew 0.455% 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

$6.99M - Federal
$1.65M - State
$557k - Local

As of 2023, Santa Clara University received $6.99M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.65M from state grants and contracts, and $557k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$204M

2023 Salaries

6.45%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Santa Clara University paid a median of $204M in salaries, which represents 42.9% of their overall expenditure ($477M) and a 6.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$87.3M

Instructional Salaries

680

Number of Employees

In 2023, Santa Clara University paid a total of $87.3M to 680 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

263 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

274 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Lecturer with 263 employees, Associate professor with 146 employees, and Professor with 137 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Management with 274 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 167 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 138 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santa Clara University was Female Lecturer with 141 employees, Male Lecturer with 122 employees, and Male Professor with 83 employees.

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

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