Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Santa Clara University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Santa Clara University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$59,241
Out-of-state tuition
$59,241
Average net price
$50,959
Last updated June 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Santa Clara University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$77,768
4-year attendance
$311,072
4-year tuition
$236,964
4-year net price
$203,836
Santa Clara University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $36,094 | $41,674 | $3,008/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $51,894 | $25,874 | $4,325/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $41,599 | $36,169 | $3,467/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,672 | $47,096 | $2,556/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $60,212 | $17,556 | $5,018/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Santa Clara University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | Master's Degree | $125,788 | ~18 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $125,643 | ~18 months |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $114,501 | ~20 months |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $87,146 | ~26 months |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,523 | ~28 months |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $74,729 | ~31 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $68,821 | ~33 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,828 | ~34 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $62,432 | ~37 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $61,260 | ~38 months |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,745 | ~38 months |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $57,675 | ~40 months |
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Santa Clara University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Santa Clara University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
10.87%
Federal loan rate
24.45%
Median completer debt
$19,162
Median monthly payment
$203