Compare Santa Clara University’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review SCU’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Santa Clara University compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Fair	C-	823 of 1,472
Region (Far Western US)	Best	A	62 of 604
State (California)	Fair	C	45 of 90

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	48.8%	A	326 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,360	A	88 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1420	A	88 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	10 : 1	A-	593 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	63.8%	B+	1,049 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$8,136	B	676 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$18,198	A	323 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	95.0%	A+	163 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	91.2%	A+	118 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	Better Than Expected	B+	550 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$64,000	A+	132 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$10,883	A+	81 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$85,000	A+	104 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$10,883	A+	81 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	0.7%	A+	122 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Best	A-	423 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A+	222 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Best	A-	318 of 3,452

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