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Santa Clara University: Catholic Ranking 2024

Santa Clara UniversityRanked
6
in the USASanta Clara University is a small not-for-profit Catholic college located in Santa Clara, California. The college was opened in 1851 and is currently offering bachelor's, certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 67 programs.

Santa Clara University is among the most expensive in the country; tuition is about $61,000 per year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in California listing.

According to recent analysis, Santa Clara University area is relatively dangerous; the college is reported to have a poor rating for campus safety.

Based on 66 evaluation factors, Santa Clara University Catholic program ranks in Top 10 Catholic Schools in USA and The Second Best Catholic School in California. Major competitors for this school are Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga. See the details about all nine competing Catholic schools as well as list of offered Catholic majors and minors below.

ACT test scores for undergraduate programs:

ACT
31
Composite
Santa Clara University
Admission Requirements

Catholic programs ratings 2023-2024:

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School ranking:

Second Best Catholic School in California
Second Best Catholic School in the West
#6 Catholic School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Second Best Catholic Medical Program in California
Second Best Catholic Music Program in California
Second Best Catholic Mathematics Program in California
Second Best Catholic Marketing Program in California
Second Best Catholic Literature Program in California
Second Best Catholic Management Program in California
Second Best Catholic Performing Arts Program in California
Second Best Catholic Philosophy Program in California
Second Best Catholic Theatre Program in California
Second Best Catholic Theology Program in California
Second Best Catholic Sociology Program in California
Second Best Catholic Psychology Program in California
Second Best Catholic Physics Program in California
Second Best Catholic Politics Program in California
Second Best Catholic Law Program in California
Second Best Catholic Foreign Languages Program in California
Second Best Catholic Chemistry Program in California
Second Best Catholic Computer Program in California
Second Best Catholic Business Program in California
Second Best Catholic Biology Program in California
Second Best Catholic Aerospace Program in California
Second Best Catholic Arts Program in California
Second Best Catholic Economics Program in California
Second Best Catholic Education Program in California
Second Best Catholic History Program in California
Second Best Catholic Journalism Program in California
Second Best Catholic Graphic Design Program in California
Second Best Catholic Finance Program in California
Second Best Catholic Engineering Program in California
Second Best Catholic Environmental Program in California
Second Best Catholic Accounting Program in California

Regional Ranking

Second Best Catholic Medical Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Music Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Mathematics Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Marketing Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Literature Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Management Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Performing Arts Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Philosophy Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Theatre Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Theology Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Sociology Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Psychology Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Physics Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Politics Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Law Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Foreign Languages Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Chemistry Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Computer Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Business Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Biology Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Aerospace Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Arts Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Economics Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Education Program in the West
Second Best Catholic History Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Journalism Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Graphic Design Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Finance Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Engineering Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Environmental Program in the West
Second Best Catholic Accounting Program in the West

National Ranking

Second Best Catholic Graphic Design Program in USA
Third Best Catholic Aerospace Program in USA
#5 Catholic Music Program in USA
#5 Catholic Theology Program in USA
#5 Catholic Engineering Program in USA
#6 Catholic Medical Program in USA
#6 Catholic Marketing Program in USA
#6 Catholic Management Program in USA
#6 Catholic Performing Arts Program in USA
#6 Catholic Mathematics Program in USA
#6 Catholic Philosophy Program in USA
#6 Catholic Sociology Program in USA
#6 Catholic Theatre Program in USA
#6 Catholic Psychology Program in USA
#6 Catholic Politics Program in USA
#6 Catholic Physics Program in USA
#6 Catholic Literature Program in USA
#6 Catholic Foreign Languages Program in USA
#6 Catholic Chemistry Program in USA
#6 Catholic Computer Program in USA
#6 Catholic Business Program in USA
#6 Catholic Biology Program in USA
#6 Catholic Arts Program in USA
#6 Catholic Economics Program in USA
#6 Catholic Education Program in USA
#6 Catholic Journalism Program in USA
#6 Catholic Accounting Program in USA
#6 Catholic History Program in USA
#6 Catholic Finance Program in USA
#6 Catholic Environmental Program in USA
#6 Catholic Law Program in USA

More program rankings:

See how Santa Clara University is ranking among graduate schools in California.

Contact information:

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

Location map:

Santa Clara University Location Map

Majors:

Bachelor's degree

Accounting
Accounting and Business Management
Ancient Civilization Studies
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Business and Managerial Economics
Computer Hardware Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
French Language and Literature
General Biology
General Business and Commerce
General Chemistry
General Civil Engineering
General Classical Languages, Literature and Linguistics
General Computer Engineering
General Drama and Theatre Arts
General Economics
General Engineering
General English Language and Literature
General Finance
General Fine and Studio Arts
General History
General Management Information Systems
General Marketing and Marketing Management
General Mathematics
General Music
General Physics
General Political Science and Government
General Psychology
General Public Health
German Language and Literature
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Neuroscience
Organizational Behavior Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Postbaccalaureate certificate

Accounting
Elementary Education and Teaching

Master's degree

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Computer Software Engineering
Counseling Psychology
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering and Industrial Management
General Advanced Legal Research and Studies
General Business Administration and Management
General Civil Engineering
General Computer Engineering
General Educational Leadership and Administration
General Engineering
General Finance
General Management Science
General Marketing and Marketing Management
Information Technology
International Law and Legal Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
Secondary Education and Teaching
Theological Studies

Post-master's certificate

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Doctor's degree

Computer Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
General Computer Engineering
General Computer Engineering
Law
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Theological Studies
Theological Studies

Minors:

Bachelor's degree

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Computer Hardware Engineering
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
French Language and Literature
General Biology
General Drama and Theatre Arts
General Economics
General English Language and Literature
General Fine and Studio Arts
General History
General Marketing and Marketing Management
General Mathematics
General Music
General Political Science and Government
General Psychology
General Public Health
German Language and Literature
Mathematics and Computer Science
Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Local competitors:

Loyola Marymount University - Catholic School Ranking
Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA, 132 majors

Saint Mary's College of California - Catholic School Ranking
Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA, 94 majors

Dominican University of California - Catholic School Ranking
Dominican University of California

San Rafael, CA, 37 majors

University of San Francisco - Catholic School Ranking
University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA, 119 majors

Mount Saint Mary's University - Catholic School Ranking
Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, CA, 83 majors

Notre Dame De Namur University - Catholic School Ranking
Notre Dame de Namur University

Belmont, CA, 28 majors

Holy Names University - Catholic School Ranking
Holy Names University

Oakland, CA, 66 majors

Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology - Catholic School Ranking
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology

Berkeley, CA, 4 majors

Marymount California University - Catholic School Ranking
Marymount California University

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 9 majors

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