Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
48%
Average SAT
1,426
ACT midpoint
32
Enrollment
6,552
In-state tuition
$61,293
Out-of-state tuition
$61,293
Avg net price
$50,062
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1350 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 32

Popular programs at Santa Clara University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Finance and Financial Management Services.160
2Communication and Media Studies.137
3Psychology, General.122
4Economics.108
5Mathematics and Computer Science.107
6Computer Engineering.83
7Biology, General.81
8Marketing.79
9Political Science and Government.72
10Accounting and Related Services.67
11Mechanical Engineering.52
12Natural Resources Conservation and Research.41
13Public Health.40
14Neurobiology and Neurosciences.39
15Human Resources Management and Services.38
16Management Information Systems and Services.31
17Mathematics.28
18Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.24
19Philosophy.23
20Sociology.23

Showing top 20 of 42 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University has an acceptance rate of 48% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Santa Clara University?

Admitted students at Santa Clara University typically score between 1350 and 1490 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Santa Clara University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Santa Clara University is approximately $50,062 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Santa Clara University?

4-year graduation rate data for Santa Clara University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.