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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Private Nonprofit · 6,552 students

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$109k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
48%Acceptance Rate
88%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)87.9%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)81.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate93.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students16.5%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1426
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
32
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing27.0%
Engineering15.0%
Social Sciences10.7%
Communications7.8%
Psychology7.3%
Computer Science6.9%
Biological Sciences6.0%
Health Sciences2.4%
History0.4%
Mathematics0.4%
Humanities0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$15k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$22k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.6B
Total Endowment

Santa Clara University — Academics

Santa Clara University has a graduation rate of 87.9%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 93.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1426, and the ACT midpoint is 32. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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