Santa Clara University

Yes, Santa Clara University offers a variety of on-campus housing options to international students through its Residential Learning Communities. Students can find top-notch housing in the university’s eight unique Residential Learning Communities. All first-year and second-year students are required to live on campus of the university. The RLC system provides a distinct opportunity to connect and learn, both inside and outside of the classroom, alongside fellow students, staff, and faculty while enjoying the conveniences and accommodations of the university.

Santa Clara University offers highly-ranked and top-rated academic programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. All the courses offered by the university are accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. Besides, departments and colleges have their individual accreditation for professional courses. This shows that the university maintains high academic standards for teaching and research.

First-year applicants are the only students eligible for merit-based scholarships. Applicants do not need to submit an additional application for these scholarships. These scholarships are reviewed at the time of admission. Check below the minimum eligibility for merit scholarships at Santa Clara University:

• Must meet satisfactory academic progress
• Indexed to tuition increases
• Coordinated with federal, state and other University aid
• Recipients selected at the time of admission
• International students are eligible for consideration
• Not reserved for gap-year students

Santa Clara University takes admissions through four tracks; Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Early Action, and Regular Decision. International students can apply to SCU through the 'Common App' application portal for undergraduate courses. However, for graduate courses, international students can apply directly through the university's own application portal.

Santa Clara University is one of the finest institutions of higher education in the country. It is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the nation, including the top 10% and top 15% of universities by Forbes and the US News and World Report, respectively. The US News and World Report 2024, ranked Santa Clara University #60 in the category of national universities.

Those who are looking for academic study or professional course, Santa Clara offers a range of graduate programs. The university offers more than 40 graduate programs. Santa Clara also offers MBA programme as well.

73% of Santa Clara University students receive financial aid in some or the other form. International students are elible for only scholarships either merit or need based.

Santa Clara University accepts the following ELP scores for admission

• IELTS: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 90 | PBT: 575
• Duolingo English Test: 115
• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 630
• ACT Reading and English: 27

Yes, Santa Clara University has adopted a two-year test optional policy beginning with Fall 2021 first-year applicants. Scores on the SAT or ACT are not required for students applying to Santa Clara University nor will they be disadvantaged for doing so in the admission process. For those who wish to submit scores for consideration, self-reported test scores can be submitted through the student's SCU application status portal.