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52.1%Acceptance
$59,241Tuition
6,235Students
89%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$109,183Earnings
#18 in CaliforniaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Roman Catholic

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$59,241
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,241
Average Net Price
$50,959
Students Receiving Financial Aid
10.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$18,984
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$939
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,164
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,162
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$203/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
88.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
10.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $36,094
$30,001 – $48,000 $51,894
$48,001 – $75,000 $41,599
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,672
$110,001+ $60,212

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Cost Overview

Most Santa Clara families pay around $51,000 annually after aid, not the $79,164 sticker price. Net costs vary dramatically by income: families earning under $30,000 pay $36,094, while those making $75,000-$110,000 get the best deal at $30,672. The Silicon Valley location drives up living costs, but Jesuit values keep aid flowing to middle-class families. Over four years, expect to spend roughly $200,000-$240,000 total.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,162, creating monthly payments around $203. That's manageable against median starting salaries of $72,660, which jump to $109,183 after a decade in tech-heavy careers. The 88% loan repayment rate shows most Broncos handle their debt well. Upper-middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000 score the sweetest financial deal here, paying less than lower-income brackets due to Santa Clara's generous institutional aid formula.

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