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Santa Clara Colleges

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 16,582 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 10,985 full-time students, and a reported 2,172 dorm rooms.

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

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

Of Note For College Students

  • 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: Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • 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 2005 information.

California Cosmetology College
955 Monroe St
Santa Clara, California 95050

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 44 students, 44 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, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, business, fire-fighting, child development, mental health services tech, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,441 students, 4,127 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, finance, accounting, computer engineering, psychology, electrical engineering, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,097 students, 6,814 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,172 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-640. Math: 560-660.
  • 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Cupertino Colleges150,54622,694 
Los Altos Hills Colleges27,90217,123 
Milpitas Colleges162,698  
San Jose Colleges20894,94350,4312,832
Saratoga Colleges229,8439,545 
Sunnyvale Colleges2131,76030250

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