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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
33% of total enrollment
31% 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
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
87%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
36%
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 53% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
53% of student body
39% of student body
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