Santa Clara University: Review & Facts

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Santa Clara University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 9,180 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1851 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Santa Clara, California.

Santa Clara University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Santa Clara University will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
75
Santa Clara University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Santa Clara University is very high at 92% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
92%
Good
The graduation rate at Santa Clara University is great - 92%.

Student to faculty ratio at Santa Clara University is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - around $56,900 per year. The additional fees at Santa Clara University beyond tuition are nearly $700; this makes it a total of $57,600 per academic year.

Read the details about Santa Clara University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
52%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 16,650 applications were submitted and 8,677 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Santa Clara University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Santa Clara University provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Santa Clara University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Santa Clara University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,800 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Santa Clara University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Santa Clara University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Santa Clara University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California
95053, USA
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