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Santa Clara University
#5 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1,378 reviews
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    Santa Clara University Academics

    Santa Clara Academic Statistics

    Academics
    A
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    91%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    95%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    33%
    Academic Calendar
    Quarter
    Research Funding per Student
    $749
    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
      152 Graduates
    • Communications
      137 Graduates
    • Psychology
      126 Graduates
    • Economics
      113 Graduates
    • Accounting
      88 Graduates
    • Computer Hardware Engineering
      87 Graduates
    • Marketing
      76 Graduates
    • Biology
      74 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      72 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      68 Graduates
    92%
    of students say they attend class.39 responses

    Santa Clara Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    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
      16%
    • Hispanic
      8%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      0%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      1%
    • White
      69%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.128 responses
    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.128 responses
    Poll
    95%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.128 responses
    Poll
    95%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.128 responses
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