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Santa Clara University

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#525 / #159
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1245
Most Desirable School
Private non-profit Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California, United States

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About Santa Clara University

According to Wikipedia, Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and is one of the finest groupings of Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.

Santa Clara University's Online Degrees

Santa Clara University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
16,65052%89%138531

How Much Does Santa Clara University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$57,534
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$29,302
30K - 48K$19,515
48K - 75K$24,744
75K - 110K$30,188
110K+$54,634

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Santa Clara University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Santa Clara University, then you can expect to earn an average of $85,300 per year. You also have a 92% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Santa Clara University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
9,6646,0723,592

Where is Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University is located at 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara CA 95053

How Safe is Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Santa Clara University Known For?

Santa Clara University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Santa Clara University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Religious Studies
#319
World Rank
#346
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#73
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Economics
#339
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#355
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#91
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Computer Science
#345
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#345
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#95
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computer-science Degrees
Psychology
#199
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#217
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#98
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psychology Degrees
Business
#261
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#261
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#102
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business Degrees
Mathematics
#391
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#445
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#107
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math Degrees
Law
#325
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#331
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#115
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Philosophy
#401
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#447
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#125
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philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#537
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#545
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#137
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political-science Degrees
Engineering
#672
World Rank
#694
Historical Rank
#145
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engineering Degrees
Sociology
#599
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#614
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#166
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sociology Degrees
History
#514
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#529
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#175
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history Degrees
Education
#681
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#687
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#177
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education Degrees
Biology
#710
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#744
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#195
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biology Degrees
Physics
#853
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#897
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#205
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physics Degrees
Chemistry
#995
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#1021
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#207
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chemistry Degrees
Communications
#793
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#815
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#223
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communications Degrees
Literature
#938
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#993
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#312
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literature Degrees
Medical
#1208
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#1213
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#332
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medicine Degrees
Anthropology
#1595
World Rank
#1607
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#519
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anthropology Degrees

Who Are Santa Clara University's Most Influential Alumni?

Santa Clara University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Psychology, Business, and Law. Here are some of Santa Clara University's most famous alumni:

Brendan Eich
Brendan Eich
An American computer programmer and technology executive.
Robert Freitas
An American nanotechnologist.
Pat Gelsinger
Pat Gelsinger
An American businessperson, CEO of Intel.
Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan
An Iranian-American author, commentator.
Steve Nash
A Canadian basketball player and coach.
Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown
An American politician .
Khaled Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini
A Novelist.
James V. Schall
An American academic.
Carol E. Reiley
An American roboticist.
Brian Swimme
Brian Swimme
An American cosmologist.
Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky
An American security researcher.
John Yen
An American computer scientist.

Who Are Santa Clara University's Most Influential Faculty?

Santa Clara University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Psychology, Business, and Law. Here are some of Santa Clara University's most famous alumni:

Katharine Hayhoe
Katharine Hayhoe
An Atmospheric scientist.
Tony Wasserman
Tony Wasserman
An American computer scientist.
Colleen V. Chien
An American law professor.
Jerrold Lee Shapiro
An American psychologist.
Angie Bjorklund
An American basketball player.
Albertin Montoya
An American soccer player-coach.