by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in religion.
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The religion major at SCU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Religious Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Santa Clara University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in religious studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in religion from SCU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for religion master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SCU was $1,627 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,587 | $58,587 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
| Books and Supplies | $939 | $939 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,984 | $18,984 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in religion from SCU in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SCU does not offer an online option for its religion bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 religion majors earned their master's degree from SCU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a master's in religion.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the religion majors at Santa Clara University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 23 |
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