Santa Clara Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Santa Clara Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Santa Clara, California

There are at least 4 colleges in Santa Clara, listed and described below. These schools represent 17,576 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 12,144 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.

Of Note For College Students

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

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Marinello Schools of Beauty
Santa Clara, California

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Santa Clara Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

California Cosmetology College
955 Monroe St
Santa Clara, California 95050

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 59 students, 131 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, accounting, biology, fire-fighting, business, social services.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 8,832 students, 4,919 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 in Santa Clara with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, finance, accounting, marketing, psychology, political science, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 8,685 students, 7,094 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,450 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-650. Math: 570-670.
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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Cupertino Colleges	1	50,546	24,115
Los Altos Hills Colleges	1	7,902	18,132
Palo Alto Colleges	1	58,598	482
San Jose Colleges	16	894,943	51,804	3,421
Saratoga Colleges	1	29,843	11,210
Sunnyvale Colleges	3	131,760	401	50

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