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Santa Clara University

Private College in Santa Clara, CA. Six-year graduation rate 88%. Median 10-year earnings $109,183.

Verdict High-return
Santa Clara University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$109,183
Median debt at grad
$19,162
Mobility score
2.2
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
87.9%
Federal loan default
0%

Graduates earn a median $109,183 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 88%.

Green Flags
  • Debt-to-income ratio 0.18 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
  • Graduation rate 88% — well above the national average
  • 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags

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How we evaluate Santa Clara University

IPEDS
US Department of Education
College Scorecard
Post-grad earnings
Census PSEO
Earnings by major
Opportunity Insights
Mobility by institution
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