Student Population Overview
Santa Clara University educates a diverse community of 9,178 students, with 6,115 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 3,063 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
9,178
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Santa Clara University has a predominantly full-time student body with 87% of students being full-time and 13% being part-time, totaling 9,178 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
87% Full-Time
13% Part-Time
8,007
Full-Time Students
1,171
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
67% Undergraduate
33% Graduate
6,115
Undergraduate
3,063
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Santa Clara University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 2,700 students, but also includes 13 students in the Under 18 range, 2,628 students in the 18-19 range, 690 students in the 22-24 range, 84 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 2,140 students in the 25+ age group, with 42 in the 20-21 category, 881 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Santa Clara University has more men than women with 2,955 female students and 3,160 male students enrolled.
Men
3,160
34%
Women
2,955
32%
Geographic Origin
Santa Clara University has 50% (823 students) from in-state California, 43% (699 students) from out-of-state, and 7% (116 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,638
New students this year
Campus Location
Santa Clara, California
City: Midsize