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Santa Clara University Rankings 2026

Santa Clara, California, USA

3.9 /5

(11 Reviews)

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#919 in World

#306 in USA

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Santa Clara University Ranking
Santa Clara University Course Ranking
Santa Clara University US News and World Report Rankings 2025
Santa Clara University QS Ranking 2026
Santa Clara University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2023
Santa Clara University Student Reviews

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Ranking

Santa Clara University is a prominent name among international students interested in pursuing their studies from USA. The university also is popular for being ranked by the top bodies for it national as well as global performance. According to latest rankings rolled out by Shiksha Popularity Ranking for the year 2025, Santa Clara University secures a rank #376, among all colleges and universities in USA, while also attaining a global rank #899.

US News and World Report, another popular global ranking body, ranks the university at #1730, in its 2025 rankings. The overall ranking of the institute has dropped from 2024 rank of #1631.

Shiksha Popularity World Ranking is a newly launched ranking algorithm, which collates and aggregates university and course rankings available publicly from prominent ranking publishers and converts them into a form that is easy to consume. This allows Indian students to better evaluate institutions and their courses.

The table below highlights the three-year ranking trends of Santa Clara University:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
US News	Not Ranked	1631	1730	Not Ranked

#306

Country level

Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#919

US News Ranking

#1730

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Q: What is the ranking of Santa Clara University in the world?

Santa Clara University is one of the best universities for higher education in the United States. SCU is ranked by top-ranking organizations worldwide. Moreover, UC Santa Clara University ranking in the world is as follows:

Ranking Authority	Ranking
Shiksha Grading	B+
Best Colleges is National Universities 2024	#60
QS WUR Ranking by Subject	#101-140
US Universities	#85

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University Course Ranking

Santa Clara University offers a wide range of future-ready courses from a variety of fields of study such as Engineering, Business and Management Studies and Law. The university courses are acknowledged globally, by prominent ranking publications, with Shiksha Popularity World Ranking its Law courses at #343 in 2025. Shiksha Popularity Ranking has declined when compared with 2024 rank of #326.

According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Law	#326	#326	#343

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#185

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#185

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Specializations in MS Program

Electrical Engineering

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#129

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#122

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Biomedical Engineering

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#141

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#136

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#26

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MBA/PGDM

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#26

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#72

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BBA

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#72

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#64

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Santa Clara University US News and World Report Rankings 2025

US News and World Report is known to be a recognized leader in graduate school and college and other rankings as well. It also releases National, Global, Regional and Subject Rankings. In the Global Universities category, the Santa Clara University ranks at #1631 in 2024. For the Global Universities category rankings, a few of the factors on which the universities are evaluated are Global Research Reputation, Publications, Normalized Citation Impact, Regional Research Reputation, etc. A few of t

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
Global Universities	1631	1730	– / –
National University	60	63	59
Best Graduate Law Schools	147	156	– / –
Biomedical Engineering PG	127	136	– / –
Computer Engineering PG	130	120	– / –
Electrical Engineering PG	147	122	– / –
Entrepreneurship MBA	14	8	– / –
Finance MBA	19	11	– / –
MBA Business Analytics	11	11	– / –
Mechanical Engineering PG	158	141	– / –
UG Business	70	65	64

Santa Clara University Vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

A comparison of Santa Clara University National Rankings with other UK universities is given below:

University	2025	2024	2023
Santa Clara University	#63	#60	#55
University of California Riverside Campus	#76	#76	#89
University at Buffalo	#76	#76	#89
San Diego State University	#109	#105	#151

For Global University category rankings, the U.S. News & World Report ranks the universities according to their performance set across a variety of indicators. These indicators are Global Research Reputation, Regional Research Reputation, Conferences, Books, Total Citations, Publications, etc. Here is the US News Best Global Universities Ranking Criteria.

Santa Clara University
QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2026
Masters in Business Analytics	101

Santa Clara University ARWU (Shanghai) Ranking 2023

The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is also known as the Shanghai Ranking is one of the annual publications of world university rankings. ARWU is regarded as one of the three most influential and widely observed university rankings, alongside QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Ranked by	2022	2023
Law	201	201

Santa Clara University Vs Other Universities: ARWU Ranking Comparison

A comparison of Santa Clara University Law Course Rankings with other UK universities is given below:

University	2023	2022
Santa Clara University	#201	#201
University at Buffalo	#101	#101

Santa Clara University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

9% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Liberal

Fun loving

Internships3.2

Part time work2.9

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.7

Student Life4.7

Value for money3.2

Public transportation4

Safety4.5

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

BA/BS in Social Science - Batch of 2027

My college experience has been a great one. The faculty are nice and always ready to help.

Tips: Since I live and commute from outside off campus, the traffic and time can be a bit overwhelming. It does make me feel like I am missing out on a lot going on on campus. To compensate, I have joined some of the clubs that help me feel involved and engaged. Engage with your peers and enrol in outside-of-classroom programs to experience true learning.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4100

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 96000

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

Madhav G

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry - Batch of 2025

Responsible place to learn and grow.

Tips: The diversity is commendable and you're sure to find your tribe. There are a number of mental health resources that have been helpful for me and you can take advantage of these as they respect your autonomy and have truly been helpful. I have also observed that our classes focus on social responsibility along with core courses which certainly has impacted the campus in a good way. Moreover, they are strict and responsible for student wellbeing and safety.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 4100

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 79825

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

Ambar

Bachelor of Science in Economics - Batch of 2023

Very thankful for the opportunity here.

Tips: I have liked the accommodation and university quite a bit so far but I feel there could have been more options for meal plans especially as I am a vegetarian and it can become tricky to find more options. There are a lot of inter-college games that keep happening and is fun to look forward to. Sign up for a variety of different courses so you can get an organic experience. Overall, I am quite content with my experiences.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3500

Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 73650

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Science in Economics - Batch of 2027

Had a great time throughout with great people.

Tips: One of the key reasons why I have joined Santa Clara University is because of the freedom I get to experiment and explore my passion such as the environment by joining the environment club. There are a lot of environment drives and campaigns and you will get a variety of networking opportunities through activities such as this. The faculty here are very helpful, and interactive and will suggest and guide you to take part in several activities to grow. Overall, I am happy with my experience.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3250

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85975

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2024Read more

Rajesh

Master of Arts in Counseling - Batch of 2025

4.1

The college is great, faculty members are really helpful and a great student life.

Tips: I have had a great experience here so far, although I did not avail of any scholarships. There are student services to help you navigate through potential financial aid and internship options, so please take advantage of that. The faculty is very understanding and friendly. Public transportation is affordable and available at any time. Other than this, I would say I'm very satisfied with everything here so far.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3775

Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85975

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2024Read more

Meera

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2024

4.2

Helpful and an engaging experience with dedicated faculty members.

Tips: I was pleasantly surprised at how welcoming and accepting the people both inside and outside of campus are. Because of its popularity, campus can sometimes feel crowded and overwhelming so plan your class schedule and look for peaceful spots on campus. There are lots of events/activities happening so be a part of it. The faculty is great and will help you with any problems. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the course, college and the country.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2500

Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85225

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2024Read more

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How is the Computer Science and Engineering programme at Santa Clara University?

Answered a month ago

Santa Clara University offers an 18-month Computer Science and Engineering programme for international students. The programme is reputed and ranked #122 as per US News and World Report 2025. The programme is an excellent option for those seeking a career in software development, the AI-driven indus

Taru Bhandari

Contributor-Level 9

Is Santa Clara University good for MBA?

Answered 2 months ago

Santa Clara provides over 50 programs to its students. The business school of SCU is also known as the Leavey School of Business, offering courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. MBA from SCU can cost around INR 19L - 45 L for the first-year under both, offline and online modes. Moreover t

Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

What famous people went to Santa Clara University?

Answered 2 months ago

Santa Clara University has many notable alumni, some of which include Shemar Moore (film actor), Gavin Newsom (politician), Steve Nash (basketball player), Jerry Brown (lawyer), Khaled Hosseini (novelist), Max Baer (actor/producer), Jr, Michael Trucco (actor), Julie Ertz (football player), Nicole Sh

Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

What GPA do you need to get into Santa Clara University?

Answered 4 months ago

According to the official class profile of 2027, the expected GPAs from international students vary by department. For students pursuing Arts and Science, they must aim between 3.56 and 3.88, whereas students of the School of Business must score between 3.6 and 3.89. In addition, the GPA expectation

Mukul Thapa

Contributor-Level 8

How is Santa Clara University for an MS in CS?

Answered 4 months ago

Santa Clara University's MS in Computer Science is taught under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The Computer Science programme is inclined towards designing and implementing software and hardware, and solving real-world problems using effective methods. Students willing to take p

Esha Tiwari

Contributor-Level 8

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