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Santa Clara Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Santa Clara

There are at least 4 colleges in Santa Clara, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 17,576 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,850 full-time students, and a reported 2,450 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Santa Clara; see particularly San Jose, Cupertino, and Los Altos Hills colleges.

The largest schools here include Mission College and Santa Clara University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Santa Clara.

Santa Clara QuickSchools™

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Institute for Business and Technology
Santa Clara, California

Offers certificate programs in business, medical, and technology fields. Located in Santa Clara, California

  • Programs: Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Santa Clara Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

California Cosmetology College
955 Monroe St
Santa Clara, California 95050

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 59 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, California 95054-1897

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, business, biology, fire-fighting, child development, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,832 students, 4,376 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, California 95053

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, accounting, finance, marketing, political science, communication studies, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,685 students, 7,415 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,450 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-650. Math: 560-670.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Cupertino Colleges150,54624,115 
Los Altos Hills Colleges17,90218,132 
Palo Alto Colleges258,598909 
San Jose Colleges15894,94351,8043,246
Saratoga Colleges129,84311,210 
Sunnyvale Colleges3131,760401100

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