Santa Clara University: cost & net price by income
Santa Clara, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend Santa Clara University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $26,428 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $53,699. Published in-state tuition is $59,241. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$26,428/yr
- $30k–$48k$23,508/yr
- $48k–$75k$29,618/yr
- $75k–$110k$34,770/yr
- $110k+$53,699/yr
Santa Clara University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $59,241
- Out-of-state tuition
- $59,241
- Students receiving aid
- 11%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Santa Clara University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Santa Clara University is about $26,428 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Santa Clara University?
- At Santa Clara University, published in-state tuition is $59,241 and out-of-state tuition is $59,241 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Santa Clara University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Santa Clara University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)