SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY (SCU)
- 500 El Camino Real
- Santa Clara, CA 95053
- OPEID College Code: 00132600
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- General Phone: (408) 554-4000
- President: Michael Engh, S.j.
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 8,846
- College Alias: SCU
- College Mascot: Broncos
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.scu.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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 educational environment that integrates rigorous inquiry and scholarship, creative imagination, 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 orientation 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 contributions 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
Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,400 | 5,724 | 10,124 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,537 (58%) | 3,297 (58%) | 5,834 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 598 (24%) | 623 (19%) | 1,221 (21%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,065 | 87% |
| ACT ® Exam | 479 | 39% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 650 |
| SAT ® Math | 570 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | 24 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 25 | 30 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 84%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 11% | 10% | 79% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,744 | $5,059 | $9,281 | $13,732 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,093 | 1,102 | 1,672 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,950 | $33,000 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,950 | $33,000 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $36,000 | $34,950 | $33,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,400 | $11,070 | $10,644 |
| Other Expenses | $3,042 | $2,970 | $3,114 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,152 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,870 | $3,618 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,083 | $3,870 | $3,888 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,080 | $50,556 | $48,144 |
| In-State | $52,080 | $50,556 | $48,144 |
| Out of State | $52,080 | $50,556 | $48,144 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $52,506 | $50,538 | $47,292 |
| In-State | $52,506 | $50,538 | $47,292 |
| Out of State | $52,506 | $50,538 | $47,292 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $41,721 | $40,530 | $38,274 |
| In-State | $41,721 | $40,530 | $38,274 |
| Out of State | $41,721 | $40,530 | $38,274 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,846 Undergraduate: 5,200 Graduate: 3,646
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,562 Female: 4,284
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,455 Female: 2,745
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,107 Female: 1,539
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,769 Part-Time: 2,077
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,087 Part-Time: 113
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,682 Part-Time: 1,964
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 816 | 9% |
| American Indian | 44 | 0.5% |
| Black | 295 | 3% |
| Asian | 1,806 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1,007 | 11% |
| White | 3,475 | 39% |
| Unknown | 1,403 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,975 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,482 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,254 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,499 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 754 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 410 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 334 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 121 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.05% |
| Age Unknown | 3 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,648 | 1,233 | 415 |
| Faculty Status | 556 | 434 | 122 |
| Tenured Faculty | 274 | 274 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 796 | 434 | 362 |
| Primarily Instruction | 796 | 434 | 362 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 174 | 171 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 316 | 294 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 362 | 334 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 224 | 204 | 20 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 106 | 105 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $101,935 (427) | $107,590 (254) | $93,632 (173) |
| Professor | $140,029 (132) | $140,232 (100) | $139,394 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $96,559 (144) | $98,491 (82) | $94,003 (62) |
| Assistant Professor | $82,337 (72) | $81,444 (36) | $83,230 (36) |
| Lecturer | $64,634 (59) | $62,312 (26) | $66,463 (33) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $130,990 (7) | $139,601 (3) | $124,531 (4) |
| Professor | $214,845 (1) | - (-) | $214,845 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $161,014 (1) | $161,014 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $168,714 (1) | $168,714 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $102,019 (434) | $107,667 (257) | $93,819 (177) |
| Professor | $140,298 (133) | $140,232 (100) | $140,497 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $96,802 (145) | $98,892 (83) | $94,003 (62) |
| Assistant Professor | $83,100 (73) | $82,974 (37) | $83,230 (36) |
| Lecturer | $64,634 (59) | $62,312 (26) | $66,463 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,606,749 | $2,086,987 | $2,519,762 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 337 | 163 | 174 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 337 | 163 | 174 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| Golf | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Rowing | 55 | 22 | 33 |
| Soccer | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 38 | 20 | 18 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Water Polo | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $100,973 | $77,806 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $52,496 | $41,240 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rowing | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 92%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 85% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 84% |
| Female | 86% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 94% |
| American Indian | 63% |
| Black | 75% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 85% |
| White | 85% |
| Unknown | 90% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 77% |
| 5 Years | 84% |
| 6 Years | 85% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 15 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 13 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 2 |
| Burglary | 6 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 7 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
