Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.

Location	Santa Clara, CA · Midsize city
Type	Private
Undergraduates	6,552
Acceptance rate	48%
SAT (middle 50%, reported)	1290–1480 · 34% submit
SAT estimated for all students	1260–1450
ACT (middle 50%)	29–33
Testing policy	Optional
Graduation rate	88%
First-year retention	92%
Student–faculty ratio	12:1
Cost of attendance	$82,026
Application fee	$75

Application deadlines (2026–27)

Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
Early Decision II: Jan 7, 2027
Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Regular Decision: Jan 7, 2027

Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Social sciences, Communications, Biology.

Santa Clara campus map

Campus map of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA, showing Admission & Enrollment Services Building, Harrington Learning Commons and Santa Clara University Library, with nearby restaurants, coffee and shops — Map of Santa Clara University and the neighborhood around it: campus buildings, places students go and the nearest train. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

On campus

Stephen Schott Stadium, Santa Clara University Library, Orradre Library, Harrington Learning Commons, Stevens Stadium, Music and Dance Facility, Louis B. Mayer Theatre, de Saisset Museum, Admission & Enrollment Services Building.

Around campus

Places to eat: Hula Dog, Annie’s Vietnamese Sandwiches, Taco Bell, Krusti Pizza & Pasta, Deedee's, Fiorillo’s
Coffee: Cramer’s Bagels #131, Rocko's Ice Cream Tacos, Starbucks
Nightlife: Taplands, C & J's Sports Bar
Shops: Quakes Team Store, Staples
Museums and culture: Mission Branch Library, Santa Clara Senior Center
Groceries: Safeway, Shell
Parks: City Plaza Park, Larry J. Marsalli Park, Washington Park, Newhall Park, PayPal Park

Nearest train: Santa Clara.

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