Santa Clara University

Name: Santa Clara University Common Data Set 2022-23
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Common Data Set 2022-23

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Acceptance Rate

52.1%

Applications

16,650

Admitted

8,677

Enrolled

1,641

SAT Composite

1300-1470

SAT Math

650-760

SAT Reading

640-720

ACT Composite

29-33

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings

$109,183

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

88%

6-year completion

Average net price

$50,062

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

$19,162

federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction366fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES

Address Information

Main Phone Number (Area Code)408

Main Phone Number:554-4000

WWW Home Page Address:www.scu.edu

Admissions Office

Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):408

Admissions Phone Number:554-4700

Admissions Email Address:Admission@scu.edu

If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://apply.commonapp.org/

Degrees Offered

Bachelor'sX

Master'sX

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Doctoral degree – professional practiceX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity

Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.

B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	115	368	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	321	1128	Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	73	190	Not reported
White, non-Hispanic	600	2431	Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	1	4	Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic	340	1286	Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	2	11	Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	175	581	Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	14	104	Not reported
Total	1641	6103	6115

Persistence

B3 degrees awarded

Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.

B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	0
Associate degrees	0
Bachelor's degrees	1386
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	873
Post-master's certificates	0
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	13
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	230
Doctoral degrees, other	0

Graduation Rates

B4 current graduation-rate cohort

Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.

B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
Measure	Pell Grant	Subsidized Stafford, no Pell	Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford	Total
Initial cohort	131	141	1043	1315
Did not persist	0	0	1	1
Final cohort	131	141	1042	1314
Completed in less than four years	122	123	867	1112
Completed in less than five years	0	4	40	44
Completed in less than six years	0	1	7	8
Total completers	122	128	914	1164
Six-year graduation rate	93.1%	90.8%	87.7%	88.6%

Retention Rates

B22 first-year retention

First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.

B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	91.89%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	8165	8485	Not reported	Not reported
Admitted	3876	4801	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	791	850	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	791	850	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:4,009

Number accepting a place on the waiting list:2,467

Number of wait-listed students admitted:8

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units14

English4

Mathematics3

Science2

Foreign language2

Social studies3

English4

Mathematics4

Science3

Social studies3

Computer Science1

Basis for Selection

C7 basis for selection

Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.

C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	Yes	—	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	Yes	—	—	—
Application essay	Yes	—	—	—
Recommendations	Yes	—	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Extracurricular activities	Yes	—	—	—
Talent or ability	Yes	—	—	—
Character and personal qualities	Yes	—	—	—
First generation	Yes	—	—	—
Alumni relation	Yes	—	—	—
Geographical residence	Yes	—	—	—
State residency	Yes	—	—	—
Religious affiliation or commitment	Yes	—	—	—
Volunteer work	Yes	—	—	—
Work experience	Yes	—	—	—
Level of applicant interest	Yes	—	—	—

First-time, first-year Profile

C9 test-score submission

Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.

C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	34	558
ACT	17	278

C9 test-score percentiles

Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.

C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure	25th percentile	50th percentile	75th percentile
SAT composite	1300	1390	1470
SAT evidence-based reading and writing	640	680	720
SAT math	650	710	760
ACT composite	29	31	33
ACT math	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT English	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Writing	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Science	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
ACT Reading	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other extracted fields

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80041

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69945

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59912

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4992

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299100

SAT Math: 700-80055

SAT Math: 600-69932

SAT Math: 500-59910

SAT Math: 400-4992

SAT Math: 300-3991

SAT Math: 200-299100

SAT Composite: 1400-160048

SAT Composite: 1200-139941

SAT Composite: 1000-11998

SAT Composite: 800-9992

SAT Composite: 600-7991

SAT Composite: 400-599100

ACT Composite: 30-3669

ACT Composite: 24-2928

ACT Composite: 18-233

ACT Composite: Below 6100

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class39

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class74

Percent in top half of high school graduating class96

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class4

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:16

Percent who had GPA of 4.09

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9947

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7429

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4911

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.243

Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991

Percent who had GPA below 1.0100

Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100

Admission Policies

Amount of application fee:70

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:One year, unless serving required military service or mission work.

Transfer Admission

2 TABLES

Fall Applicants

D2 transfer admissions

Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.

D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	549	Not reported	Not reported	1040
Admitted	233	Not reported	Not reported	467
Enrolled	109	Not reported	Not reported	196

Application for Admission

Standardized test scoresNot Required

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:⇒ https://www.scu.edu/admission/undergraduate/transfer-students/

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES

Special Study Options

Double majorX

Exchange student program (domestic)X

Honors ProgramX

Independent studyX

InternshipsX

Student-designed majorX

Study abroadX

Teacher certification programX

Weekend collegeX

Required Course Work

Arts/fine artsX

English (including composition)X

Foreign languagesX

HumanitiesX

MathematicsX

PhilosophyX

Sciences (biological or physical)X

Social scienceX

Student Life

4 TABLES

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)46%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing92%

Percent who live off campus or commute8%

Percent of students age 25 and older0%

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)44%

Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing53%

Percent who live off campus or commute47%

Percent of students age 25 and older1%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students18

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18

Average age of full-time students20

Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20

Activities Offered

Campus MinistriesX

Choral groupsX

Concert bandX

DanceX

Drama/theaterX

International Student OrganizationX

Jazz bandX

Literary magazineX

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Student-run film societyX

Symphony orchestraX

Television stationX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Theme housingX

Annual Expenses

3 TABLES

Private Tuition

G1 undergraduate costs

Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.

G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	58587	58587
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	654	654
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

All Institutions Expenses

Estimated Expenses

G5 estimated expenses

Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.

G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
Measure	Residents	Commuters living at home	Commuters not living at home
Books and supplies	939	939	939
Food only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing total	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Transportation	1107	1611	1764
Other expenses	2871	3609	4428

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	548	2153	34
Average institutional non-need grant	19197	16589	7771
Athletic grant recipients	41	186	4
Average athletic grant	36629	38485	15210

Reporting Year

Academic Year2022-2023 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$4,234,727

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,019,871

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$62,518,944

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,108,628

Total Scholarships/Grants$72,882,170

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,982,792

Federal Work-Study$960,943

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$7,943,735

Parent Loans$7,101,559

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,970,847

Athletic Awards$1,726,301

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$0

State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$36,828,138

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$815,523

Total Scholarships/Grants$37,643,661

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,176,422

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$2,176,422

Parent Loans$3,071,058

Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,660,145

Athletic Awards$5,547,409

Students Awarded Aid

H2 students awarded aid

Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates	1638	5989	114
Applied for need-based aid	1011	3560	29
Determined to have financial need	575	2365	25
Awarded any aid	565	1931	25
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid	495	1673	23
Awarded need-based self-help aid	233	908	10
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid	255	973	8
Need fully met	196	655	8
Average percentage of need met	78.6	76.3	45.6
Average financial aid package	42730	41056	19432
Average need-based scholarship or grant	Not reported	Not reported	16384
Average need-based self-help award	Not reported	Not reported	5317
Average need-based loan	Not reported	4317	Not reported

Source Type Loan

H5 student loans

Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.

H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
Measure	Number in class	Percent of class	Average per borrower
Any loan program	412	34.8	25193
Federal loan programs	403	34.0	17010
Institutional loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
State loan programs	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Private student loans	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Institutional Aid

If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:⇒ Heritage Funds Are these policies related to the COVID -19 pandemic? ☒ Yes ☐ No Common Data Set 2022- 2023

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES

Instructional Faculty

I1 instructional faculty

Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.

I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
Measure	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Total instructional faculty	614	364	978
Members of minority groups	212	109	321
Females	303	163	466
Males	311	201	512
Nonresidents	29	8	37
Doctorate or other terminal degree	584	237	821
Master's, but not terminal master's	27	104	131
Bachelor's degree	2	21	23
Unknown or other highest degree	1	2	3
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs	95	109	204

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio11.56

based on ____ students66

and ____ faculty99

Undergraduate Class Size

I3 undergraduate class size

Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.

I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	106	24
10-19 students	106	24
20-29 students	380	86
30-39 students	386	19
40-49 students	218	0
50-99 students	24	0
100+ students	4	1
Total	0	0

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