by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Santa Clara University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on SCU costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
The average tuition and fees at Santa Clara University for undergraduates was $55,860 a year in 2020-2021. Students from California did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $55,224 | $636 | $55,860 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Santa Clara University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Santa Clara University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $55,860. Note that SCU does not give any in-state discounts.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Santa Clara University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Santa Clara University Financial Aid.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
Get some answers to the most frequently asked college finance questions.