Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is a private, co-educational, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California. It was established in 1851. The university functions in partnership with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), who founded the school. The campus is spread across an area of more than 100 acres. SCU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Leavey School of Business
• School of Engineering
• School of Law
• Summer School

SCU’s campus is home to more than 100 recognized student clubs and organizations. KSCU FM 103.3 is the student-run radio station of the university.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, engineering, and law.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 8,685 in 2007-2008 (7,094 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students, graduate students are 32%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 11%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Santa Clara University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Santa Clara University provides on-campus housing for 2,450 of its 7,094 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the West Coast Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 103 male students received the aid (men were 51% of those receiving aid) and 99 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 49% of students receiving such aid) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: