Santa Clara University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$55,224

4.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$48,469

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.396%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

54%

16,848 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

8,918

86.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

90.9%

1,145 Graduates

About

Santa Clara University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Santa Clara University were General Business Administration & Management (221 degrees awarded), General Computer Engineering (155 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (98 degrees).

In 2021, 2,849 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Santa Clara University. 53.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,162 degrees), 2.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (489 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $55,224, which is $32,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

About the photo: One of the university buildings, visible from the mission gardens.

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Santa Clara University is $55,224, which is $32,040 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $48,469.

In 2021, 73% of undergraduate students attending Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$55,224

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Santa Clara University was $55,224. The cost of tuition at Santa Clara University is $32,040 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$48,469

2021 Value

0.383%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Santa Clara University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $48,469. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Santa Clara University grew by 0.383%.

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

$16,277

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Santa Clara University was of $16,277 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.41% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% 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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Santa Clara University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.39% with respect to 2020, 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.

0.396%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Santa Clara University was 0.396%, which represents 4 out of the 1010 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 16,848 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.18% annual growth. Out of those 16,848 applicants, 9,095 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54% acceptance rate.

There were 8,918 students enrolled at Santa Clara University in 2021. 23% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Santa Clara University has an overall enrollment yield of 17%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

9,095

Accepted Out of 16,848

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Santa Clara University was 54% (9,095 admissions from 16,848 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.18%, while admissions grew by 8.77%..

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

23%

Submission Percentage (2021)

357

Scores Submitted (2021)

23% of enrolled first-time students at Santa Clara University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Santa Clara University had a total enrollment of 8,918 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 7,678 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,240. This means that 86.1% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.8% White, 20.5% Asian, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.45% Two or More Races, 2.55% Black or African American, 0.247% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0449% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Santa Clara University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.9%), followed by White Female (20%) and Asian Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (13.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12%) and White Male (11.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Santa Clara University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,918 students. The full-time enrollment at Santa Clara University is 7,678 and the part-time enrollment is 1,240. This means that 86.1% of students enrolled at Santa Clara University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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%

2021 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 (73%), 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 (2021)

White
3,281 enrolled students
Asian
1,829 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,567 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Santa Clara University is 36.8% White, 20.5% Asian, 17.6% Hispanic or Latino, 7.45% Two or More Races, 2.55% Black or African American, 0.247% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0449% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 197 students (2.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 175 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 (1,162 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (489 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Santa Clara University is General Business Administration & Management (221 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer Engineering (155 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (98 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (234 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (48 degrees), and Engineering (429 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 (390,838 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (331,554 people), Other managers (307,849 people), Civil engineers (259,165 people), and Mechanical engineers (190,248 people).

The most specialized majors at Santa Clara University in 2021 are Legal (234 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (48 degrees), Engineering (429 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (50 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Santa Clara University are Legal (234 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (48 degrees), Engineering (429 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (50 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (426,881 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (405,124 people), Construction (270,760 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (212,885 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (149,928 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 (2021)

General Finance
161 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
142 degrees awarded
General Psychology
104 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Santa Clara University was General Finance with 161 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

1,337

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,512

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,337 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University, which is 0.884 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,512).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 153 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in General Computer Engineering, which is 2.04 times more than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Santa Clara University in Law, which is 1.17 times more than the 100 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

87%

100% Completion Time

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 87% 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 92% 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 2021 at Santa Clara University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.48% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,162 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
489 degrees awarded
Asian
483 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Santa Clara University is white (1,162 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (489 degrees).

2.53% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
597 degrees awarded
White Male
565 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
279 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Santa Clara University is white female (597 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (565 degrees).

Operations

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.54B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 537M (34.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Santa Clara University had a total salary expenditure of 373M. Santa Clara University employs 178 Lecturers, 149 Associate professors and 146 Professors. Most academics at Santa Clara University are Female Lecturer (97), Male Professor (87), and Male Associate professor (87).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University are: Management, with 211 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 140 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 138 employees.

Endowment

$1.54B

2021 Endowment

48.7%

growth from 2020

Santa Clara University has an endowment valued at about $1.54B, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Santa Clara University grew 48.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.49B 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

$4.11M - Federal
$368k - State
$1.57M - Local

As of 2021, Santa Clara University received $4.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $368k from state grants and contracts, and $1.57M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$172M

2021 Salaries

3.39%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Santa Clara University paid a median of $172M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($373M) and a 3.39% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$71.1M

Instructional Salaries

583

Number of Employees

In 2021, Santa Clara University paid a total of $71.1M to 583 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

178 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

211 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Lecturer with 178 employees, Associate professor with 149 employees, and Professor with 146 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Santa Clara University were Management with 211 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 140 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 138 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Santa Clara University was Female Lecturer with 97 employees, Male Professor with 87 employees, and Male Associate professor with 87 employees.

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