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Santa Clara University
#5 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1,318 reviews
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Santa Clara University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
89%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate
100%
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
$752
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    43%
  • 20-39
    53%
  • 40-99
    3%
  • 100+
    0%
Most Popular Majors
  • Finance
    154 Graduates
  • Communications
    131 Graduates
  • Psychology
    123 Graduates
  • Economics
    105 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    87 Graduates
  • Biology
    81 Graduates
  • Marketing
    74 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    71 Graduates
  • Accounting
    70 Graduates
  • Computer Hardware Engineering
    65 Graduates
92%
of students say they attend class.39 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Female Professors
45%
Male Professors
55%
Average Professor Salary
$148,308
Poll
51%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.39 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian American
    15%
  • Hispanic
    8%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    1%
  • Multiracial
    1%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    71%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
95%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.123 responses
Poll
95%
of students say professors care about their students' success.123 responses
Poll
96%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.123 responses
Poll
96%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.123 responses
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