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$61,293
per year
In-State Tuition
52%
Acceptance Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
94%
Retention Rate
Santa Clara University is an educational institution in Santa Clara, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
11
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(2)
Water Polo
Rowing
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Santa Clara reviews first-year applicants for merit awards at admission, including Presidential (full tuition), Provost (half tuition), Dean's and Johnson Scholars awards.
Presidential at Entry Scholarship
CompetitiveFull tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.5 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment; renewable for 12 consecutive quarters
Selected at time of admission; no separate application
For students who demonstrate qualities the president identifies as critical to the university's mission.
Provost Scholarship
CompetitiveHalf tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment; renewable for 12 consecutive quarters
Selected at time of admission; no separate application
For students who have taken leadership roles in their schools and communities.
Dean's Scholarship
CompetitiveAmounts vary
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment; renewable for 12 consecutive quarters
Selected at time of admission; no separate application
Only for students admitted to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business or School of Engineering. Not indexed to tuition increases.
Johnson Scholars Award
CompetitiveFull tuition; need-based aid may cover additional costs of attendance
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.5 GPA and participation in the honors program
Apply Early Action or Early Decision I and apply to the University Honors Program
Highly competitive. International students are not eligible.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 25, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$22,985
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$109,183
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,162
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Credits Not Accepted
This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Verify its AP and dual enrollment policies before counting those credits toward your program.
Explore AP ExamsVerified on Jul 2026
Santa Clara University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Confirm its separate placement policy before using CLEP scores to plan course placement.
Separate policies to verify:
Type
Private University
Location
Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
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Santa Clara University also asks for the CSS Profile, a College Board form, before awarding its own aid.
Not needed if you are applying only for merit scholarships.
If your parents are separated or divorced, Santa Clara University also asks the other parent to complete the CSS Profile (the Noncustodial PROFILE).
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