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Santa Clara University, or SCU, is a private, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California that was founded in 1851. Santa Clara is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California, and the oldest Catholic university in the American West. It is a member institution of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. SCU offers a variety of degrees and programs through several academic divisions, including:
The official mascot of SCU is Bucky the Bronco, and the university's sports teams are nicknamed the Broncos. They participate in the NCAA Division I, West Coast Conference, Pacific Coast Softball Conference and Western Water Polo Association.
Santa Clara University is located in a medium-sized city, in Santa Clara, CA. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Santa Clara University often study law, engineering, and business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 550 to 650 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 670 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Santa Clara University offers classes to 8,685 students (7,415 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Santa Clara University
UNIVERSITY MISSION
Santa Clara University is a Catholic and Jesuit institution that makes student learning its central focus, promotes faculty and staff learning in its various forms, and exhibits organizational learning as it deals with the challenges facing it.
Student learning takes place at the undergraduate and graduate level in an educa¡tional environment that integrates rigorous inquiry and scholarship, creative imagi¡nation, reflective engagement with society, and a commitment to fashioning a more humane and just world.
As an academic community, we expand the boundaries of knowledge and insight through teaching, research, artistic expression, and other forms of scholarship. It is primarily through discovering, communicating, and applying knowledge that we exercise our institutional responsibility as a voice of reason and conscience in society.
We offer challenging academic programs and demonstrate a commitment to the development of:
Undergraduate students who seek an education with a strong humanistic orien¡tation in a primarily residential setting.
Graduate students, many of them working professionals in Silicon Valley, who seek advanced degree programs that prepare them to make significant contribu¡tions to their fields.
In addition to these core programs, we also provide a variety of continuing education and professional development opportunities for nonmatriculated students.
Santa Clara University
Approved by the Board of Trustees
February 20, 1998"
More complete details are provided below.
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
General Phone: (408) 554-4000
http://www.scu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 750 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behavior, managerial economics, MIS, CIO training |
| Liberal Arts | 304 | political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, economics, history, sociology, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Law | 291 | law, foreign lawyers, legal research, international law |
| Engineering | 221 | engineering management, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering physics, engineering |
| Education And Teaching | 220 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education courses, educational administration, special ed, early childhood special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 161 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 94 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 71 | computer engineering, software engineering |
| Science | 60 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 36 | Christian studies, religion, philosophy, religious music |
| Fine Arts | 33 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 17 | drama |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Clara University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,100 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 681 | 19 |
| First-professional degree | 281 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 210 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 3 |
In 2007, Santa Clara University had a total enrollment of 8,685 students (7,415 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 56% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 54% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Hawaii | 5% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Santa Clara University offers campus housing for 2,450 of its 7,415 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Santa Clara, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,670 | 5,762 | 66% | 1,339 | 23% |
| Men | 3,673 | 2,387 | 65% | 599 | 25% |
| Women | 4,997 | 3,375 | 68% | 740 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,000 |
| Room and board | $ 10,644 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,114 |
Financial Aid:
Santa Clara University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132600)
Santa Clara University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 174 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 80 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $86,718 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $160,399 | 10 | $104,772 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 100 | $133,995 | 32 | $135,240 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 77 | $97,049 | 60 | $90,749 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $78,188 | 30 | $80,597 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 64 | $54,505 | 68 | $54,176 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $67,548 | 12 | $58,974 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 290 | $96,663 | 202 | $82,090 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 103 | 99 | 202 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Track | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 73 | 126 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
International Law and Legal Studies (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Santa Clara University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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