Santa Clara University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #979 United States of America #244

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Institution Info

Founded: 1851
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,616 students
Faculty: 1,843
Endowment: $1.0B
Website: http://www.scu.edu

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Santa Clara University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1851. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 8,616 students, an endowment of $1.0B, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) and Major Catholic Universities Worldwide.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #979 · Ranked	76.88

Research Output via OpenAlex

281

h-index

503,505

Citations

16,067

Publications

7,036

i10-index

1.66

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000) Major Catholic Universities Worldwide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Clara University's global ranking?

Santa Clara University is ranked #979 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #244 position.

When was Santa Clara University founded?

Santa Clara University was founded in 1851, making it 175 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Santa Clara University?

Santa Clara University has a student body of approximately 8,616 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Santa Clara University's research output?

Santa Clara University has produced 16,067 research publications with 503,505 total citations and an h-index of 281, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Santa Clara University's endowment?

Santa Clara University has an endowment of approximately $1.0B USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.