Santa Clara University (SCU)
Santa Clara, CA
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Santa Clara University
| Region: | Southwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Broncos |
| Nickname: | SCU |
| Website: | www.scu.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Highly Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $40,572 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $40,572 |
| Retention Rate: | 95% |
| Enrollment: | 10,008 |
| Year Established: | 1851 |
About SCU
Santa Clara University doesn’t only boast rigorous academics and a high student success rate: it also embodies the Jesuit values of compassionate service, ethics and spiritual worship.
Engineering, Law, Education, Business, Liberal Arts and Counseling Psychology are some of the disciplines taught at Santa Clara, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Outside of the classroom, students are often engaged in combined activities of intellectual inquiry and social service. Santa Clara’s centers and institutes provide opportunities for this, as students use their area of study to educate and serve the community.
Student life also consists, in great part, of spiritual worship. A campus ministry, spiritual study groups and Catholic-oriented discussions are some examples. There are also many opportunities for Santa Clara students offer service both locally and globally.
Criteria for admissions at Santa Clara include grades, standardized tests, recommendation letters and participation in service activities.
Financial aid is available to eligible students through various sources to help cover the cost of tuition.
SCU Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 5 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
75% of students gave Santa Clara University 5 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Alysha Steele Student at This School - Grad Year 2013
Get involved and take advantage of the career center opportunities. Classes are great sizes and getting to know your teacher is very beneficial.
Nina Yuen Alumnus - Grad Year 2005
The beauty of the campus was what first attracted me to look into applying. Upon discovering that SCU has a great Business school and was well connected in the community, that was what made me choose to attend. The Career Center provides a lot of useful tools and seminars to assist in the search for internships and jobs.
SCU Map & Location
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Getting Around SCU
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Some transit. This area has limited public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Santa Clara, CA
SCU Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 5,620 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 1,296 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 10,008 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 18%
- African American: 4%
- Caucasian: 44%
- Asian: 15%
- Unknown and Other: 18%
| Latino | 18% |
|---|---|
| African American | 4% |
| Caucasian | 44% |
| Asian | 15% |
| Unknown and Other | 18% |
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Santa Clara University
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