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Santa Clara, CA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 44%
SCU is a private university in Santa Clara, California. SCU was founded in 1851 and enrolls 9,960 students.
| Quick Facts |
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| Total Enrollment |
9,960 |
| Campus Setting |
city |
| Admission rate |
44% |
See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Santa Clara University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test |
25th percentile score |
Median score |
75th percentile score |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
660 |
700 |
730 |
| SAT Math |
680 |
720 |
770 |
| ACT Composite |
30 |
31 |
33 |
| ACT Math |
27 |
29 |
33 |
| Consideration |
Required |
Not required but considered |
Not considered |
| Secondary school GPA |
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| Secondary school rank |
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| Secondary school record |
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| Completion of college-preparatory program |
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| Recommendations |
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| Formal demonstration of competencies |
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| Admission test scores |
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| English Proficiency Test |
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
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| Work experience |
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| Personal statement or essay |
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| Legacy status |
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| Application type |
Deadline |
| Early Action / Early Decision |
Nov 1 |
Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending SCU.
| Cost Breakdown |
In State |
Out-of-State |
| Tuition |
$58,587 |
$58,587 |
| Fees |
$654 |
$654 |
| Room and Board |
$18,984 |
$18,984 |
| Books |
$939 |
$939 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): |
$79,164 |
$79,164 |
Majors
| Major |
Bachelors |
Masters |
Doctorate |
| Computer Engineering, General |
74 |
240 |
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| Business Administration and Management, General |
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266 |
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| Law |
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231 |
| Finance, General |
164 |
0 |
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| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
140 |
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| Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
99 |
39 |
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| Counseling Psychology |
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120 |
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| Psychology, General |
115 |
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| Management Science |
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108 |
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| Mathematics and Computer Science |
103 |
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| Political Science and Government, General |
96 |
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| Accounting |
68 |
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| Economics, General |
77 |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
61 |
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| Public Health, General |
59 |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
36 |
14 |
1 |
| Information Technology |
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50 |
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| Theology/Theological Studies |
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28 |
17 |
| Management Information Systems, General |
42 |
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| Neuroscience |
39 |
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| Organizational Behavior Studies |
39 |
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| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering |
34 |
5 |
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| Civil Engineering, General |
32 |
1 |
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| Computer Hardware Engineering |
9 |
21 |
1 |
| Sociology, General |
28 |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
27 |
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| Mathematics, General |
27 |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching |
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26 |
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| Secondary Education and Teaching |
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25 |
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| Environmental Studies |
24 |
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| Environmental Science |
22 |
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| Educational Leadership and Administration, General |
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22 |
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| Child Development |
21 |
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| Biochemistry |
20 |
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| Engineering/Industrial Management |
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20 |
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| History, General |
18 |
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| Philosophy |
17 |
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| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
17 |
0 |
0 |
| Accounting and Business/Management |
16 |
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| Ethnic Studies |
15 |
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| Spanish Language and Literature |
14 |
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| Business/Managerial Economics |
13 |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
12 |
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| Christian Studies |
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12 |
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| Engineering, General |
10 |
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| Divinity/Ministry |
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9 |
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| French Language and Literature |
9 |
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| Women’s Studies |
8 |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
8 |
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| Music, General |
8 |
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| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design |
7 |
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| Physics, General |
7 |
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| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering |
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7 |
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| Programs for Foreign Lawyers |
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7 |
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| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General |
7 |
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| Chemistry, General |
6 |
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| Anthropology, General |
6 |
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| Applied Psychology |
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5 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
4 |
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| Art History, Criticism and Conservation |
3 |
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| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics |
2 |
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| Italian Language and Literature |
2 |
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| Religion/Religious Studies |
2 |
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| Energy Systems Technology/Technician |
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2 |
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Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release
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