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Santa Clara University

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#533 / #162
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
16,84854%91%136030

How Much Does Santa Clara University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$55,860
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$26,428
30K - 48K$23,508
48K - 75K$29,618
75K - 110K$34,770
110K+$53,699

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
8,1046,3591,745

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
#336
World Rank
#363
Historical Rank
#75
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Economics
#358
World Rank
#375
Historical Rank
#95
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Computer Science
#361
World Rank
#363
Historical Rank
#99
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Business
#266
World Rank
#267
Historical Rank
#101
USA Rank
business Degrees
Psychology
#210
World Rank
#231
Historical Rank
#102
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Mathematics
#427
World Rank
#484
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#112
USA Rank
math Degrees
Law
#330
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#339
Historical Rank
#117
USA Rank
Philosophy
#404
World Rank
#453
Historical Rank
#129
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Political Science
#544
World Rank
#552
Historical Rank
#141
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Engineering
#720
World Rank
#742
Historical Rank
#152
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Sociology
#598
World Rank
#613
Historical Rank
#166
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
History
#515
World Rank
#533
Historical Rank
#177
USA Rank
history Degrees
Education
#700
World Rank
#705
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#179
USA Rank
education Degrees
Biology
#756
World Rank
#792
Historical Rank
#208
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Physics
#903
World Rank
#942
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#215
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Chemistry
#1056
World Rank
#1085
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#223
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Communications
#804
World Rank
#822
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#227
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#953
World Rank
#1006
Historical Rank
#321
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Medical
#1267
World Rank
#1271
Historical Rank
#358
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Anthropology
#1591
World Rank
#1604
Historical Rank
#527
USA Rank
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.
Pat Gelsinger
Pat Gelsinger
An American businessperson, CEO of Intel.
Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan
An Iranian-American author, commentator.
Robert Freitas
An American nanotechnologist.
Steve Nash
A Canadian basketball player and coach.
Steve Nash
A Canadian basketball player and coach.
Khaled Hosseini
Khaled Hosseini
A Novelist.
Jerry Brown
Jerry Brown
An American politician .
James V. Schall
An American academic.
Brian Swimme
Brian Swimme
An American cosmologist.
Carol E. Reiley
An American roboticist.
Dan Kaminsky
Dan Kaminsky
An American security researcher.

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:

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.

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