{"id":1776,"date":"2025-06-11T06:49:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T06:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2025-06-26T05:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T05:08:57","slug":"santa-clara-university-fees-and-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/santa-clara-university-fees-and-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Clara University Fees and Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Clara University fees for the 2023\u20132024 academic year are approximately <\/span><b>$76,000 USD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering tuition and living expenses. For Indian students, this translates to around <\/span><b>\u20b963 lakhs (INR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, considering an exchange rate of 83 INR per USD. This investment opens doors to one of California\u2019s most historic and respected academic institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University (SCU) is the oldest operating higher education institution in California. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, SCU\u2019s picturesque campus blends Mission Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, surrounding the iconic Mission Santa Clara de As\u00eds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The university offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs across six schools, including the College of Arts and Sciences, Leavey School of Business, and School of Engineering. With a student body of around 5,400 undergraduates and 3,300 postgraduates, SCU maintains a close-knit and academically rigorous environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santa Clara boasts a strong alumni network that includes governors, U.S. senators, founders of major tech companies like Nvidia, and the creator of JavaScript. Notably, the last two Governors of California were SCU alumni.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletically, the Santa Clara Broncos compete in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The university has produced elite athletes, including Olympic gold medalists and professionals across the MLB, NFL, and NBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With strong academic rankings and a legacy of leadership and innovation, SCU stands out as a top choice for students aiming for excellence in academics and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For more information about Santa Clara University, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/university-details\/santa-clara-university\"><b>click here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know in detail about Santa Clara University\u2019s popular programs<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-bs-management-information-systems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BS In Management Information Systems<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-bs-bioengineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BS In Bioengineering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-emba-mba-executive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (Executive)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-phd-computer-science-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PhD In Computer Science &amp; Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-msba-business-analytics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSBA In Business Analytics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-ms-aerospace-engineering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS In Aerospace Engineering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/program-details\/santa-clara-university-ms-engineering-management-leadership\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MS In Engineering Management &amp; Leadership<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\">Santa Clara University Acceptance Rate<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"230\">\n<li data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"151\">\n<p data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"151\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">SCU admits approximately <strong data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"32\">44%<\/strong> of applicants, with Early Decision acceptance notably higher\u2014around <strong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"111\" data-is-last-node=\"\">71\u201373%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"230\">\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"230\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Recent data shows ~18,960 applicants and ~9,000 acceptances (~47%) for the Class of 2028<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"265\">Santa Clara University Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"658\">\n<li data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"379\">\n<p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"379\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Academics<\/strong>: Strong GPA around <strong data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"55\">3.7\u20133.9 unweighted<\/strong>; ~60% had 3.75+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"492\">\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"409\"><strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"396\">Coursework<\/strong> (minimum):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"492\">\n<li data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"492\">\n<p data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"492\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">English\u202f4\u202fyrs, Math\u202f3\u202f(4 recommended), Lab Science\u202f2\u202f(3 recommended), Social Science\u202f3, Foreign Language\u202f2\u202f(3+ recommended), plus Visual\/Performing Arts\u202f1\u202fyr<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"575\">\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"575\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Test-Optional<\/strong>: SAT\/ACT not required; ~41% of admitted submitted scores. For those who do, middle 50% SAT\u202f1340\u20131500, ACT\u202f30\u201333<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"658\">\n<p data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"658\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Holistic Review<\/strong>: They evaluate GPA, rigor, essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and \u201cfit\u201d with Jesuit values<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"741\">\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"741\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"127\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cThey want a community of people who share values of service, social justice\u2026 average GPA for accepted students\u2026 was 3.85.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"974\">Santa Clara University Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1089\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Application via <strong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"30\">Common App<\/strong> with a <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"49\">$70 fee<\/strong> (waivers available)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1117\"><strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1104\">Required<\/strong> materials:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<li data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1163\">\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1163\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Official high school transcript, mid-year report (Regular\/ED deferrals)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1249\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">At least one academic teacher recommendation + counselor report<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1295\">\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1295\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Personal essay\/statement (required)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1379\">\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1379\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Optional interview for international applicants (InitialView\/Vericant)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/study-in-usa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study in United States<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know from top universities and popular programs to career prospects, tuition fees, cost of living, scholarships, visas, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/sign-up\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1778\" src=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Santa-Clara-University.png\" alt=\"Santa Clara University\" width=\"935\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Santa-Clara-University.png 935w, https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Santa-Clara-University-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning to study abroad? 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For Indian students, this translates to around \u20b963 lakhs (INR), considering an exchange rate of 83 INR per USD. This investment opens doors to one of California\u2019s most historic and respected academic institutions. Founded in 1851, Santa <a href=\"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/santa-clara-university-fees-and-programs\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Santa Clara University Fees and Programs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1777,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-programs"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Santa-Clara-University-Fees-and-Programs.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Karan Sharma","author_link":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/author\/applybuds\/"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1776"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2162,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1776\/revisions\/2162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applybuds.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}