Verified College DataA Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)NCAA Division I

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA, United States

54% admit rate91% graduationprivate nonprofit

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Total students

1,549

1,549 students

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quarter

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Graduation rate

91%

Reported outcomes

Retention rate

94%

First-year retention

Carnegie classification

A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend)

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