Welcome to Santa Clara University, one of the nation’s top educational institutions.
If you're new to SCU, there's a lot to learn about us—from our Jesuit heritage to our Silicon Valley location, from our schools and colleges to our mascot Bucky Bronco, and our more than 50 majors, minors, and programs.
But let's start with the basic facts and numbers.
93
% Retention Rate (First-Year Students Who Return to SCU)
| Location | Santa Clara, California |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Mascot | Broncos |
| School Colors | Santa Clara Red and White |
| Acronym | SCU |
| Size of Campus | 106 Acres |
| Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2022) | 6,115 |
| Graduate Enrollment (Fall 2022) | 3,063 |
Faculty (Fall 2022) |
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|---|---|
| Full-time | 618 |
| Part-time | 367 |
Alumni (Winter 2023) |
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| Total alumni (living) | 111,161 |
| Undergraduate alumni | 63,979* |
| Graduate alumni | 51,781* |
| *Totals include alumni with multiple SCU degrees. | |
Undergraduate Expenses (2023-24) |
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| Tuition and Fees | $58,587 |
| Room and Board | $17,967 (Varies) |
University Financial Information |
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| Annual Operating Budget (FY 2023) | $581,200,000 |
| University Endowment | $1,471,579,000 |
Athletics
- NCAA Division I
- West Coast Conference
- 19 intercollegiate sports
Academic Calendar
- Quarter system
- (Law School is on semester system)
Contact Information
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
408-554-4000
Undergraduate Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Graduate Degrees Offered
- Law (J.D., LL.M.)
- Business (MBA, EMBA, MS, MSIS)
- Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.)
- Counseling Psychology (M.A.)
- Education (M.A.)
- Pastoral Ministries (M.A.)
- Jesuit School of Theology (M.A., M.Div, Ph.D)