Level of Academic Challenge
The following responses were provided by 787 randomly selected Santa Clara University first-year (FY) and senior students on the 2008 NSSE Survey
Does coursework emphasize analyzing the basic elements of an idea, experience or theory?
| Response | Santa Clara FY Students | NSSE 2008 | Santa Clara Seniors | NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much | 42% | 34% | 56% | 41% |
Does coursework emphasize making judgments about the value of information, arguments or methods?
| Response | Santa Clara FY Students | NSSE 2008 | Santa Clara Seniors | NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much | 32% | 27% | 46% | 33% |
Does coursework emphasize applying theories or concepts to practical problems or in new situations?
| Response | Santa Clara FY Students | NSSE 2008 | Santa Clara Seniors | NSSE 2008 |
| Very Much | 32% | 27% | 46% | 33% |
