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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University

91.00
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STRONG FIT
Academic 39/40
Culture 23/30
Environment 20/20
Special 9/10
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Santa Clara University
Overall Score
91.00
out of 100
39/40
23/30
20/20
Special
9/10
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Santa Clara University

  • 1 Perfect 10:1 ratio with small classes (15-35 students) and strong professor accessibility for needed academic support
  • 2 Exceptional Silicon Valley location provides unmatched internships (70%+ participation) and 94% job placement with $75,000+ Business salaries
  • 3 Ideal climate with 300 sunny days, 30 min to beaches, access to mountains/hiking - perfect for nature and sunshine lover
  • 4 Strong Business/Marketing program (#68 nationally, AACSB accredited) with tech industry partnerships and digital marketing focus
  • 5 Division I Dance Team with walk-on tryouts plus multiple club dance options (Lavish hip-hop, cultural teams)
  • 6 NOT a commuter school - 95% retention rate, active weekends, vibrant campus community without Greek life exclusivity

Things to Consider

Santa Clara University

  • 1 High tuition cost ($58,680) with moderate financial aid - 40% of graduates have $28,000 average debt
  • 2 School spirit is moderate, not Big 10/SEC intensity - basketball games popular but lacks major football culture
  • 3 Psychology and Pre-PT programs less distinguished than Business school, though still viable pathways
  • 4 Required Jesuit theology/ethics courses - ensure comfort with Catholic mission-driven education model
  • 5 48% live on campus and some students go home weekends, though campus stays active and retention is 95%