Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo
Santa Clara University (SCU) · Santa Clara, California · Private nonprofit university
Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo coaches
Coaches at Santa Clara University who recruit Women's Water Polo, head coach first.
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The program
Where Santa Clara University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- West Coast Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- santaclarabroncos.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 88% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Santa Clara University in Santa Clara.
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- scu.edu
About Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Claire Linney, the Head Coach, leads the Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Santa Clara University (SCU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo as a member of the West Coast Conference. Santa Clara University is a private school in Santa Clara, California with 9,728 undergraduates, a 48% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Claire Linney, the Head Coach and Emily Diacono, the Assistant Coach. Santa Clara University has 3 coaches for Women's Water Polo, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and steals in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude full-game footage and a highlight video, with the link near the top so Claire can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Santa Clara University typically score 1350–1490 on the SAT and 31–33 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Santa Clara University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Santa Clara University D1?
Yes. Santa Clara University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo, in the West Coast Conference.
Is Santa Clara University public or private?
Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit school in Santa Clara, California.
What conference is Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo in?
The West Coast Conference.
Does Santa Clara University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Water Polo?
Santa Clara University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo have?
3 coaches, led by Claire Linney, the Head Coach.
How much does Santa Clara University cost?
In-state tuition is $60,639 and out-of-state tuition is $60,639 a year.
What is the Santa Clara University acceptance rate?
48% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Santa Clara University?
Admitted students typically score 1350–1490 on the SAT and 31–33 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Santa Clara University Women's Water Polo coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.