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Santa Clara University Rankings 2026

Santa Clara, California, USA

3.9 /5

(18 Reviews)

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#951 in World

#303 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

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Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

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#951

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

Q: Which university is better among Santa Clara University and Arizona State University?

Santa Clara University and Arizona State University are some of the best universities for pursuing higher education in the USA. Both universities have their merits and demerits. Every student has their own needs and requirements when choosing a university. Students must check factors such as rankings, fees, location, placement rate, and more. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings, Santa Clara University has an overall rank of #271 while Arizona State University has an overall rank of #45. The average salary of SCU graduates is INR 72.93 LPA. Whereas, the average salary of ASU graduates is INR 54 LPA. In terms of average graduate salary, Santa Clara University stands taller as compared to Arizona State University. Furthermore, check the comparison table listed below of these two universities:

Particulars	SCU	ASU
Placement Rate	91%	86.40%
Median Salary	INR 72.93 LPA	INR 54 LPA
Top Employers	Google, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services	Cisco, Google, Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple
Location	Santa Clara, California, USA	Tempe, Arizona, USA

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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Specializations in MS Program

Electrical Engineering

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#122

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Biomedical Engineering

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#141

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MBA/PGDM

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#26

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BBA

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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	2023
Law	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)

6% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Fun loving

Liberal

Internships3.1

Part time work2.8

Post study jobs4.4

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.8

Value for money3.1

Public transportation3.9

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

MS in Information Systems - Batch of 2027

3.8

Good place for growth.

Tips: Santa Clara provides a balance of academics and ethics along the way. You can learn a lot if you are proactive and my experience included learning outside of classrooms as well. People are friendly and politically correct so you'll have to be respectful as well. Good place for those interested in technical fields although the job scenario is unpredictable. A lot of independence is expected from students as well but part time jobs on campus are limited so be quick to act if you're interested.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 105275

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Bioengineering - Batch of 2026

3.9

Enriching experience here.

Tips: Very supportive environment and everyone plays a role in your education here. The city is quite safe and peaceful with plenty of Indian restaurants and items available but the rent near campus can be a bit much. Not worth coming without a scholarship or work possibilities.

Likes (Safety): I've never really had to worry too much about safety while on campus. The space is enclosed and there's an app for emergencies and alerts. The campus shuttle also works till late and I've spent hours in the library and left at 1 am absolutely fine and safe.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1925

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100650

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Batch of 2026

3.8

Great student life in California.

Tips: The lessons and teaching style were very different from what I was used to. Here the interaction is way more multifaceted and assignments expect a lot of originality and creativity especially if you are pursuing a liberal arts degree. The weather is slightly dry but beautiful almost all year long and the Indian student community is very strong and present. Keep an eye out for deadline and campus events.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1700

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 101400

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025Read more

Vidz

Master of Science in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering - Batch of 2027

Great place to grow as a person.

Tips: Coursework here is challenging and heavily application based. The learning environment is supportive and engaging and you're expected to think out of the box. The best thing about SCU is the location as you're right in the hub of teach. Cost of rent and living is quite high so consider coming if you have strong internship or job prospects here.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Great professors and very involved faculty. I have greatly enjoyed my lessons and learnt way more than I had anticipated because of them and what I like the most is that they bring very real and relevant experience to the table which helps in giving us a real image of what to expect after university.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1650

Prepping time for classes31 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 109900

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025Read more

Aryan

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.8

Good for STEM exposure.

Tips: Santa Clara has a very widespread student community and there are students from all over the country and the world giving you a very wide perspective on things. I got a scholarship based on merit and that helped cover some part of the tuition which can otherwise be a little expensive. Placements can be tricky but being near Silicon Valley can be a huge asset.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1800

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 102175

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025Read more

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

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

Answered 4 months ago

SCU offers an 18 month Computer Science and Engineering programme for international students which ranked #122 as per US News and World Report 2025 and is an excellent option for those seeking a career in software development, the AI-driven industry, and research opportunities. The curriculum is bas

Taru Bhandari

Contributor-Level 9

Is Santa Clara University good for MBA?

Answered 5 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 5 months ago

The university has a reputation for finding and polishing rough diamonds. Gavin Newsome, who is currently serving as the Governor of California, Hollywood Actor Shemar Moore, and Author of 'The Kite Runner', Khalid Hosseini, are just some of the names to have completed their studies from the univers

Ridhi

Contributor-Level 10

How is Santa Clara University for an MS in CS?

Answered 7 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 9

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

Answered 7 months ago

According to the official class profile of 2027, the expected GPAs from international students vary by department. In addition, the GPA expectation for the School of Engineering is between 3.7 and 3.97, which is quite high. Students can refer to the table below for the GPA requirements to get into S

Mukul Thapa

Contributor-Level 9

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