SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

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Santa Clara University

School Overview

Santa Clara University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Santa Clara, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Main Phone: (408) 554-4000
Web Site: www.scu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 6,561 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 462 male students and 556 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.4% of the student body, while females made up 54.6%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (10)%, Asian (21)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 63.2% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 530. One quarter of students scored at least 640.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 660 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

General English Language

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Theology And Religious Vocations

Religious Music

School Accreditation

Santa Clara University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Santa Clara University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Santa Clara University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

West Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Accelerated programs
AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,501
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 28,245
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 36,501

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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