Santa Clara University (SCU) was founded in 1851 as Santa Clara College, a boys' preparatory school by John Nobili, S.J. It began delivering college courses in 1853 and by 1875 had enrolled over 275 students. The college was expanded in 1912 to include engineering and law schools, and it became the University of Santa Clara. In 1961, the university opened its doors to 75 female students, making it California's first co-educational Catholic university. In 1985, it was given its current name.
The university currently maintains WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) accreditation, and its varied programmes have been accepted by a number of prestigious organisations.
The Santa Clara University campus spans 106 acres in Santa Clara, California. It has excellent infrastructure and provides students with world-class facilities. Modern classrooms, well-equipped research laboratories, the Mission Santa Clara de Asis, a large library, a vast television studio, the Centre of Performing Arts, and the de Saisset Museum are among the facilities on the site. Students have a variety of accommodations to choose from, including 10 comfortable and spacious residence halls. It also has vast facilities for sports like as basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, volleyball, and softball, among others.
Santa Clara University Rankings
- #53 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
- #1 Regional Universities West - US News & World Report 2018
Santa Clara University Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (1 Courses) | 2 year | USD 37380 |
| Engineering (5 Courses) | 2 Year - 4 Year | USD 24943 - USD 52998 |
| Information Technology (IT) (1 Courses) | 24 month | USD 27234 |
| Banking & Finance (2 Courses) | 1 Year - 4 Year | USD 49233 - USD 57575 |
| Management (2 Courses) | 15 month | USD 46060 |
Santa Clara University Entry Requirements
| Courses | Exam |
|---|---|
| Banking & Finance | GMAT , GRE , TOEFL , IELTS , PTE , SAT |
| Engineering | GRE , TOEFL , IELTS , PTE |
| Information Technology (IT) | GMAT , GRE , TOEFL , IELTS |
| Management | GRE , GMAT , TOEFL , IELTS |
| MBA | GRE , GMAT , TOEFL , IELTS |
Admission Standards - Elite
| SAT | 1280/1440 |
| ACT | 28/32 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted - 48.8%
| Applications Due | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Santa Clara University English Proficiency Test Score for International Students
All overseas students must demonstrate their English language skills by uploading TOEFL or IELTS scores together with other papers when applying to the university. The official testing agency must send the university the results of these tests.
| Test | Minimum Scores Required (UG) | Minimum Scores Required (Graduate) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 bands | 6.5 bands |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | 79-80 |
| TOEFL (PBT | 575 | - |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | - |
