Santa Clara University

Statement of Educational Effectiveness

The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and its degree programs (M.Div., Th.M., M.T.S.) are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).  

The Commission on Accrediting of the ATS can be reached at:

10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
U.S.A.
Telephone: 412-788-6505
FAX: 412-788-6510
Website: www.ats.edu

The Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (JST) publishes the following data on educational effectiveness:

Ratio of admissions to enrollment for Fall 2011:
M.Div. 20 out of 20 = 100%
Th.M. 2 out 3 = 67%
M.T.S. 7 out of 9 = 78%

Average graduation rate for the years Fall 2008 - Spring 2011:
M.Div. = 89%
Th.M. = 93%
M.T.S. = 92%

Percentage of students successfully completing capstone projects for Spring 2012:

M.Div.: Passing comprehensive examination (written and oral) = 100%
Th.M.: Successfully completing thesis or comprehensive examination = 100%
M.T.S.: Successfully completing thesis or project = 100%

Percentage of student successfully finding employment after graduation Fall 2008 – Spring 2011:

M.Div = 91% successfully employed, 7% further studies, 2% no record
Th.M. = 98% successfully employed, 2% further studies
M.T.S. = 81% successfully employed, 5% further studies, 10% no record