Santa Clara University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
5,250

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
3%

Transfer Student Ratio
$25.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business and engineering. The 8,377-student, Catholic, Jesuit university has a 155-year tradition of educating the whole person for a life of service and leadership. This diverse community of scholars, characterized by small classes and a values-oriented curriculum, is dedicated to educating students for competence, conscience, and compassion. The 106-acre campus is located in Santa Clara, CA, at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay. The University enjoys a moderate climate year-round; the sun shines approximately 300 days a year.

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Overview

Total Faculty	503
Full-Time Undergraduate	5,141
Part-Time Undergraduate	109
Application Acceptance Rate	54%
Transfer Students	149
Programs	78 Programs
Courses	623 Courses
Equivalencies	1,046 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$40,572
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,572
Books and Supplies	$1,665
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	39%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,504
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	77%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$19,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial aid is need-based only and students must submit a FAFSA and CSS profile. Our priority deadline is February 1st.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

There is a minimum GPA requirement of 3.3 (3.5 for the Business School and 3.3 for the School of Engineering).
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all collegiate institutions you have attended are required. If you have less than the minimum credits required, you will also have to submit official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are only necessary if you have less than the minimum credits required/
Letters of Recommendation:

One Instructor Evaluation is required.
Essay:

A personal essay helps us become acquainted with you as a person and student Your statement (250 words minimum) should address your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve.
Application Fee:

There is a $55 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview may be required.
Apply Here:

www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

A minimum grade of "C" is required for transfer credit.
Credits (Min/Max):

Minimum credits of 30 semester/40 quarter units are required. You can transfer a maximum of 88 credits to Santa Clara.
Transfer Policy Document:

Santa Clara University Transfer Policy.docx