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Santa Clara University
#6 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 1,356 reviews
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    Santa Clara University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    96%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    55%
    Average Housing Cost
    —
    Poll
    92%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.72 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.126 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    —
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 141 responses
    Report
    • Sauté
      21%
    • Bronco
      16%
    • The Cellar
      13%
    • Bistro
      13%
    • Fresco
      12%
    • Sushi bar
      9%
    • La Parilla
      9%
    85%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.118 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 70 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      47%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      47%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      4%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      1%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.92 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 66 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      30%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      52%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      15%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 80 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      14%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      74%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 162 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      10%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      28%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      54%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      8%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Water Polo
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 40 responses
    Report
    • Midnight Breakfast
      25%
    • RLC weekly events
      20%
    • Day parties
      18%
    • Cinco de Alvisos
      15%
    • Bay to Breakers
      10%
    • Celebratory couch-burning
      8%
    • Dads and Grads
      5%

    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 125 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      6%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      59%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      18%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      7%
    • Parties? What parties?
      9%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 77 responses
    Report
    • Move-in weekend
      44%
    • Halloween
      22%
    • Graduation
      19%
    • Homecoming
      6%
    • Cinco de Mayo
      5%
    • Halloween
      1%
    • Rehab
      1%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    45%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.119 responses
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