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Santa Clara University is located in a medium-sized city, in Santa Clara, California. 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.
One of the good things about Santa Clara University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study law, mathematics, and business and management.
The admissions department at Santa Clara University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 550 to 640 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Santa Clara University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 8,097 students (6,814 full-time equivalent).
Santa Clara University serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in West Coast 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
Admissions Phone: (408) 554-4700
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 554-4505
http://www.scu.edu
Santa Clara University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 792 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, organizational behavior, MIS, managerial economics, CIO training |
| Liberal Arts | 345 | political science, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, economics, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, ... |
| Law | 312 | law, foreign lawyers, legal research, international law |
| Engineering | 236 | electrical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, engineering physics |
| Education And Teaching | 226 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, education courses, early childhood special ed |
| Therapy And Counseling | 165 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 127 | computer engineering, software engineering |
| Media | 86 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 57 | philosophy, Christian studies, religion, religious music |
| Mathematics | 49 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Science | 41 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Fine Arts | 25 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Santa Clara University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,233 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 795 | 20 |
| First-professional degree | 297 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 157 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Santa Clara University had a total enrollment of 8,097 students (6,814 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| First Professional | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 21% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 62% |
| Washington | 9% |
| Oregon | 5% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Santa Clara University offers campus housing for 2,172 of its 6,814 (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 | 7,649 | 4,388 | 57% | 1,172 | 27% |
| Men | 3,291 | 1,846 | 56% | 512 | 28% |
| Women | 4,358 | 2,542 | 58% | 660 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
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 | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 554-4700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,899 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,899 |
| Room and board | $ 10,422 |
| Room charge | $ 6,882 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,781 |
Financial Aid:
Santa Clara University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 132600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 554-4505
Santa Clara University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 171 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 46 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 43 | 54 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $123,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 90 | $121,127 | 25 | $115,298 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 85 | $85,599 | 52 | $81,128 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 42 | $74,709 | 31 | $70,258 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 36 | $58,279 | 41 | $56,272 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $62,600 | 11 | $58,454 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 258 | $91,962 | 160 | $76,433 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 92 | 178 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 70 | 116 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
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
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
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 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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