Santa Clara University Graduate Programs
Santa Clara University (referred to as SCU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Santa Clara, CA. SCU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Santa Clara University is when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,234 for part-time students. Total 3,063 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students399 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $25,873 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 3,063 |
| Online Graduate Population | 399 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Santa Clara University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1949 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
SCU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 45 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,153 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at SCU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at SCU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 29 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 29 |
| Education [+] | 3 | 111 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 29 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 38 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 44 |
| Engineering [+] | 10 | 193 |
| Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 139 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 1 | 17 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 23 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 | 12 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 1 | 11 |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 1 | 1 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 4 | 10 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | 5 |
| International Law and Legal Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 15 |
| Christian Studies | 1 | 15 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 2 | 26 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 | 13 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 105 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 101 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| Business [+] | 4 | 371 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 228 |
| Finance | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 86 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 57 |
| Total | 30 | 873 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering [+] | 4 | 7 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 5 | 13 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering [+] | 4 | 0 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Hardware Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 221 |
| Law | 1 | 221 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 1 | 9 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 9 |
| Total | 6 | 230 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 37 |
| Accounting | 1 | 37 |
| Total | 2 | 37 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of SCU are $25,873 in average. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,234 for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $24,144 | $1,006 |
| 2020 | $25,056 | $1,044 |
| 2021 | $23,507 | $1,150 |
| 2022 | $25,170 | $1,198 |
| 2023 | $24,798 | $1,234 |
| 2024 | $25,873 | $1,287 |
Graduate Student Population
At SCU graduate schools, there are total 3,063 graduate students. Among them, 399 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,408 men and 1,655 women students at SCU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at SCU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,063 | 1,408 | 1,655 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 600 | 252 | 348 |
| Black/African American | 77 | 29 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 511 | 169 | 342 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 751 | 350 | 401 |
| Two More | 128 | 61 | 67 |
| Un-Known | 66 | 28 | 38 |