Santa Clara University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
7%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Santa Clara University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.4%(2,433)
Hispanic
19.7%(1,127)
African American
3.3%(190)
Asian
22.4%(1,284)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(11)
Two or More Races
10.1%(581)
Unknown
1.8%(105)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment9,178
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Santa Clara University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Santa Clara University has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.7%(3,160)
Women
48.3%(2,955)

Gender Statistics

Men3,160

34% of total enrollment

Women2,955

32% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Santa Clara University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(13)
18-19
43.0%(2,628)
20-21
44.2%(2,700)
22-24
11.3%(690)
25+
1.4%(84)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(42)
22-24
28.8%(881)
25+
69.9%(2,140)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Santa Clara University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 50% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
50.2%(823)
Out-of-State
42.7%(699)
International
7.1%(116)

Regional Representation

In-State823

50% of student body

Out-of-State699

43% of student body

International116

7% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age