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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California•4-year•Private
Your chances
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Acceptance rate
54%
Private school in California with 5,800 total undergraduate students
Urban
Far West
Roman Catholic
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
West Coast Conference
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
(408) 554-4000
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Admissions
Overall acceptance rate
54%
Yield rate - overall
17%
Acceptance rate breakdown
Women
57%
Men
50%
Applicant breakdown
Total number of applicants
16,848
Women: 51%
Men: 49%
Cost & scholarships
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In-state
$72,393
Out-of-state
$72,393
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Applications
How to apply
Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)
Tests typically submitted
SAT: 23%
ACT: 16%
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First-year enrolled students (full-time)
1,549
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
87%
6-year graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
95%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
4%
Enrolled breakdown by gender
Women: 47%
Men: 53%
Race & ethnicity diversity
Among domestic studentsAsian and Pacific Islander
18%
Black
3%
Hispanic
18%
Native American
< 1%
Other
10%
White
51%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Quarter
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
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