Santa Clara University
Founded 1851
President Julie Sullivan (President)
Fees USD 60,798
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit Catholic university founded in 1851 at the site of Mission Santa Clara de Asís in the heart of Silicon Valley. The oldest university in California, SCU enrolls approximately 9,000 students across six schools and is exceptionally well-positioned for careers in technology, with deep partnerships with Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco, and hundreds of Bay Area companies.
Schools
- School of Engineering — ABET-accredited Silicon Valley tech programs
- Leavey School of Business — AACSB-accredited, top Silicon Valley connections
- School of Law — High-tech and international law focus
- College of Arts and Sciences — Jesuit liberal arts education
- School of Education and Counseling Psychology — Education and counseling
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1280–1470
- Acceptance Rate: ~44%
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 15