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SCU offers an unparalleled college experience.
When we call ourselves “the Jesuit University in Silicon Valley,” we aren’t just talking about location.
The spirit of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship that characterizes the Valley was part of the Santa Clara University tradition long before the invention of the silicon chip. In fact, you’ll find that our campus has a fascinating way of bridging history and cutting-edge progress.
As you learn more about SCU, you’ll discover a rich heritage in an environment that
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The perfect place to grow
Our campus will impress you.
Our mission will inspire you.
You’ll quickly see how Santa Clara’s mission— to cultivate knowledge and faith to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world—empowers students to accomplish more, contribute more, and become more.
The perfect place to grow
So Much… So Close
Neighborhood & Region
So Much… So Close
Some of the world’s most beautiful sights and extraordinary experiences can be found within a short distance from campus.
Surf in Santa Cruz or just watch the pros (30 minutes)
Visit museums, attend cultural events, enjoy the theatre, and dine and shop non-stop in San Francisco (60 minutes)
Hike past towering redwood trees in Muir Woods (90 minutes)
Savor the beauty and the bounty of the Northern California Wine Country in Sonoma and Napa (90 minutes)
Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park (3 1/2 hours)
Ski and snowboard at Lake Tahoe (4 hours)
Check out some interesting places in SCU’s immediate neighborhood: www.scu.edu/closeby
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Synopsys
YouTube
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Michelle McDonald ’09 majored in communication and is a technical sourcer at Facebook
No other region can beat or even match Silicon Valley, a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship, with the largest concentration of technology-related companies in the world, and where you’ll find unique opportunities for internships and careers across all disciplines—with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s.
Silicon Valley Edge
Matthew Murphy ’02 majored in finance, is a serial entrepreneur, and is known as a visionary marketer. He’s the co-founder of Silicon Valley startup Appsurdity, Inc., a mobile company aimed at unleashing connections, communication, and creativity that might seem absurd today but will become second nature not too far in the future. For example, Appsurdity’s app called Quad is revolutionizing how college groups and clubs communicate.
More about Silicon Valley opportunities at www.scu.edu/sv
Silicon Valley Edge
Tanya Schmidt ’12
Ideal example of the “whole person.” She majored in English, was captain of the volleyball team, president of the English honor society, finalist for the 2012 Rhodes Scholarship, liturgical organizer for Campus Ministry, and member of the Gospel Choir—to name a few of her activities at SCU. After playing professional volleyball and teaching English in Germany, she’s heading off to join NYU’s English grad program.
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Ultimate Match: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Jesuit Education
Absolutely.You’ll be challenged intellectually, spiritually, and physically. This is what the Jesuits call “the education of the whole person.”
In this holistic environment, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to succeed and develop a sense of global responsibility.
Is there a Jesuit philosophy of education?
But, what if you’re not Catholic?Half the Santa Clara student body isn’t.
The SCU community takes pride in supporting all faith traditions.
Want to know more about a Jesuit education? See www.scu.edu/jesuited
Ultimate Match: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Find a new perspective
Community-Based Learning
Find a new perspective
In Renee Billingslea’s “Exploring Society through Photography” class, students were assigned to take group portraits of families living in a local transitional housing center. SCU photography students then presented the families with beautiful portraits they could not otherwise have afforded.
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See more opportunities for building a better world: www.scu.edu/cbl
Taking on theStudy Abroad
Find all the details on SCU’s study abroad opportunities: www.scu.edu/studyabroad
In 2013, some 63% of study
abroad students studied in a non-English-speaking
country.
At Santa Clara, study abroad opens up many possibilities to experience the world.You’ll be immersed in other cultures, languages, and perspectives.
You’ll see the world with new eyes and come to understand yourself in a greater context.
Taking on theArgentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Chile
China
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
England
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hong Kong
India
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Mexico
Morocco
Nepal
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Northern Ireland
Panama
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Rwanda
Scotland
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tibet
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks and Caicos
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Wales
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WorldPassionate about teaching—especially within vulnerable communities—Denise Castillo Chavez ’14, sociology and ethnic studies double major, chose to experience a cultural immersion through SCU’s Casa de la Solidaridad program in El Salvador. In the local village, she taught children at the Canton El Cedro community center. As an SCU Johnson Leadership Fellow, Castillo Chavez also spent six weeks in The Gambia, West Africa, working with the nonprofit Starfish International, where the classes she led in English, math, goal-setting, and photography provided a safe learning space for girls and young women from local villages. On campus, Castillo Chavez served as the director of the Multicultural Center.
Innovator. Boardroom guru. Community leader. Broadway performer.
Follow your passions.Whatever your goals, SCU will provide you with the tools and insights to help you reach them.
You’ll become a confident communicator with a global perspective and a deep sense of purpose.
But, guess what? You’re allowed—even encouraged—to explore new directions and adjust your course along the way.
Undecided? No problem. While incoming freshmen do need to choose a school or college, you’ll have until the end of your sophomore year to declare your major.
Majors & Minors
No dreams are too big
College of Arts and Sciences
Ancient Studies
Anthropology
Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies*
Art History
Asian Studies*
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology*
Catholic Studies*
Chemistry
Classical Languages and Literatures
Classical Studies
Communication
Computer Science (Mathematics)
Creative Writing*
Dance*
Economics
Engineering Physics
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies**
French and Francophone Studies
German Studies
History
Individual Studies
International Studies*
Italian Studies
Japanese Studies*
Latin American Studies*
Latin and Greek
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies*
Music
Musical Theatre*
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health Science
Religious Studies
Science, Technology, and Society*
Sociology
Spanish Studies
Studio Art
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Dance)
Theatre Arts (emphasis in Theatre)
Urban Education*
Women’s and Gender Studies**
Leavey School of Business
Accounting
Accounting and Information Systems
Economics
Entrepreneurship*
Finance
International Business*
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Retail Studies*
School of Engineering
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Web Design and Engineering
For Future Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists, and Teachers
Santa Clara offers specialized advising for postgraduate programs in law, medicine and health sciences, dentistry, and teaching.
Majors, Minors, Special Programs
For a complete list of interdisciplinary minors and special programs, see SCU’s Academic Bulletin at www.scu.edu/ugbulletin.
*Programs offered as minors only**Companion or second major only
No dreams are too big
Faculty
Expect to be Challenged
The interactions you’ll have with your professors will be among your most important experiences at SCU. We take student-faculty relationships seriously and strongly support the “teaching-scholar” model of education. We believe students learn best when their professors’ love of teaching is informed by their active research.
What does this mean for you?It means that SCU’s faculty are respected scholars in their fields, but they are first and foremost here to help you explore, question, learn, and achieve.
Associate Professor Chris Kitts, head of SCU’s Robotics Systems Laboratory, mentors mechanical engineering student Erin Hicks ’13. The summer before Erin ‘s sophomore year, she was part of a student team working with remotely operated underwater robots. Kitts gave her a chance that most students wouldn’t get until graduate school.
Want to meet more “teaching scholars”? See www.scu.edu/scufaculty
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Experiential Learning
At SCU, whether you’re taking an introductory class, experiencing an internship, or completing a senior capstone project, you’ll sharpen your critical-thinking skills, learn to see the broader picture, and become more than well-prepared to lead, shape, and make an impact on the world.
Some 35% of 2013 Silicon
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Active, Hands -On Learning
Associate Professor Chris Kitts, head of SCU’s Robotics Systems Laboratory, mentors mechanical engineering student Erin Hicks ’13. The summer before Erin ‘s sophomore year, she was part of a student team working with remotely operated underwater robots. Kitts gave her a chance that most students wouldn’t get until graduate school.
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Active, Hands -On Learning
Don’t take our word for it. See how we measure success by the lives our alumni lead. Consider these four notable alums:
Outcomes
Prepared to
Leon Panetta ’60, B.S. political science, ’63 J.D.Former U.S. Secretary of Defense; former director of the CIA; chairman of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy
Steve Nash ’96, B.S. sociologyBasketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers and two-time winner of the NBA MVP award
Janet Napolitano ’79, B.S. political sciencePresident, University of California system; former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security; former governor of Arizona
Curious about what happened to the Class of 2014? See www.scu.edu/class2014
Khaled Hosseini ’88, B.S. biologyAuthor of the No. 1 bestsellers The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns—and his newest book, And the Mountains Echoed
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Reza Aslan ’95, B.A. religious studiesReza Aslan’s life changed because he attended SCU. He credits the University with providing the foundation for his direction and success. A writer and scholar of religions, Aslan is also renowned for being an articulate and candid political commentator on Islamic issues. The author’s newest bestseller evolved from his undergraduate thesis work at SCU, which was the impetus for his wanting to dig deeper into the historical Jesus.
Find out more about Aslan’s New York Times No. 1 bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, and the controversy surrounding his book at www.scu.edu/zealot.
Your new home
Jazz after chem lab, bring ur sax
Residential Learning Communities
PHIL study sesh library room 208...bring snacks plz
Let’s meet @ 8 to work on econ presentation
Sustainability fair @ the solar house! Where r u?
Can u make ur famous lasagna for Italian club on Tues?
Sailing trip on the SF bay Saturday, u in??
Sushi in Benson 2nite, wanna meet up?
Hey, Santa Cruz this weekend?
Your new home Sweet homeFrom day one, you will feel right at home here. You’ll become an important part of a thriving campus and neighborhood community.
Living in one of our eight Residential Learning Communities (RLCs), you’ll share common interests with your new roommates.
You’ll be living and learning together—both in and outside the classroom.
We are a whole Bronco network that stays intact long after graduation.
RLCs at a glance: www.scu.edu/rlcinfo
Buried in books, loaded with projects, cramming for exams…
of course.But you’ll find tons of ways to unwind and have fun. You’ll encounter numerous avenues for growth and building leadership skills.
Clubs, experimental theatre, an awesome fitness facility, campus events—the list is endless.
At SCU, you’ll find plenty to balance your days and nights.
Want to know more about things to do? See www.scu.edu/ttd
Recreation & Extracurriculars
College is also… Fun
College is also… Fun
Student-Athletes
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We Broncos field 19 Division I athletic teams. You’ll also find 14 club sport teams and a variety of intramural sports.
Our Ruff Riders and beloved mascot Bucky Bronco will fire you up with their enthusiastic cheers.
Santa Clara’s men’s soccer has a reputation for being tough to beat. Its dominance, since 1989, put Santa Clara on the soccer map and began an era that has seen the team return to the playoffs 14 times, the Final Four four times, and the finals twice. In 2013, six players received All-West Coast Conference Honors and two players received WCC All-Academic Honors. The women’s soccer team is just as formidable. In 2013, it won the West Coast Conference championship. More than a dozen Bronco women have gone on to play pro soccer in the U.S., 14 have represented the U.S. in international competition, 10 have participated in World Cups representing three countries, and four Bronco women are Olympians.
More about the Bronco Nation: www.scu.edu/gobroncos
Bronco Nation
In 2012, SCU student-athletes
had a 93% graduation rate,
among the highest in NCAA Division I.
Bronco Nation
Quick Facts
By The NumbersUndergraduate Student Body, Fall 2013
Total undergraduate enrollment 5,435
Student/faculty ratio 12:1
Number of full-time faculty 522
Average class size 23
Freshmen who continue to sophomore year 95%
Four-year graduation rate 78%
Six-year graduation rate 84%
Gender 53% male 47% female
Ethnic Diversity
Asian 16%
Black or African American 3%
Caucasian 48%
Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander <1%
Hispanic/Latino 18%
Multiethnic 7%
Native American/Alaska Native <1%
Not reported 8%
International Students
Representing 19 foreign countries 3%
Freshmen, Fall 2013
Applied 14,980
Accepted 7,456
Enrolled 1,291
Middle 50% scores (admitted) Academic GPA (4.0 unweighted scale) 3.69 SAT critical reading 580–680 SAT math 610–700 ACT composite 27–31
Living on campus 94%
Costs/Financial Assistance
2014–15 Tuition $43,812
2014–15 Room and board $12,921
Undergraduate students 79% receiving financial aid
94% of those attending graduate
school indicated that their education provided
them with good to excellent preparation for
graduate study
92% of those working full time
indicated that their SCU education provided
good to excellent preparation for their careers
SCU Education = High SatisfactionOur Class of 2013 graduates tell us they are overwhelmingly pleased with their SCU experience:
Small Classes = More InteractionWith a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and an average class size of 23, SCU students enjoy exceptional one-on-one access to professors and research opportunities.
Of all 2013 enrolled undergraduates, 57% pursued programs in the arts and sciences, 26% in business, and 17% in engineering.
Everything you ever wanted to know about SCU: www.scu.edu/aboutscu
Apply to SCUWe’ve shared with you only a glimpse of what SCU is about.
We invite you to discover more: Visit our website, tour our campus, attend one of our admission events, talk to current students. Then submit your application.
Santa Clara looks forward to hearing from you!
Discover the Top 10 reasons to choose SCU at www.scu.edu/topten.
Application & Financial Aid
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Apply to SCU
Santa Clara University exclusively uses the online Common Application™ at www.commonapp.org.
Transfer ApplicantsTransfer admissions to Santa Clara is competitive and limited by space availability. Priority consideration will be given to those students who have successfully completed the recommended courses for the academic division to which they are applying. For our transfer credit policy, please visit our website at www.scu.edu/transfer.
International ApplicantsFor international applicants applying as either freshmen or transfer students, please visit our International website at www.scu.edu/ugrad/international.
Financial AidWe are committed to helping students and their families find ways to make Santa Clara University affordable. For additional details and important deadlines, please visit the Financial Aid website at www.scu.edu/financialaid.
ApplicantsApplication Deadlines and Notification of AdmissionFor more information, visit www.scu.edu/ugrad.
FRESHMAN CANDIDATES Apply by Notification
Early Decision (binding) November 1 end of December
Early Action (nonbinding) November 1 end of December
Regular Decision January 7 end of March
TRANSFER STUDENTS Apply by Notification
Winter October 1 end of November
Fall Rolling between January 7 and April 15 Rolling (Jan.–May)
Come See for Yourself
Tour our gorgeous, palm-tree-lined campus, talk with current students, and learn about the academic opportunities.
We think you will like what you see. Ask questions; be surprised; be impressed.
Visit www.scu.edu/visit to schedule a tour.
In the meantime, we invite you to take a leisurely virtual tour of our campus at www.scu.edu/virtualtour.
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LocationSCU is located about three miles away from downtown San Jose, the 10th largest city in the U.S. You can reach us from three major California highways: U.S. 101, Interstate 280, and Interstate 880. Driving directions are available online at www.scu.edu/map.
SCU is less than 10 minutes from the Mineta San Jose International Airport. You can take a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Santa Clara Caltrain station, which is located directly across from the University’s main entrance.
San Francisco and Oakland International airports are each about an hour’s drive from campus.
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Sustainability is a top priority as Santa Clara University strives for carbon neutrality by the end of 2015. Learn more about SCU efforts at www.scu.edu/sustainability.
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