Santa Clara University

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What They're Saying

  • According to the latest NCAA report, SCU has the highest student-athlete graduation rate of any school in the West Coast Conference.
  • "...one of the most beautiful colleges in California." - Sunset magazine, June 2001
  • In 2003, SCU's School of Law was ranked as one of the 10 most racially and ethnically diverse in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
  • "This University's commitment to Christian charity and justice provides the right context for the pursuit of truth... What better gift could we offer the young?" - Bishop Patrick J. McGrath, Diocese of San Jose
  • In 2003, the Peace Corps ranked Santa Clara University 11th on its list of small (under 5,000 undergraduates) universities that produce overseas volunteers.
  • For 14 consecutive years, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Santa Clara University second among all master's universities in the West.
  • In 2003, the Leavey School of Business was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the third-best undergraduate business program in California.
  • In 2003, SCU had the highest graduation rate—85 percent—and the highest freshman retention rate—92 percent—among all Western master's universities.
  • SCU's 93 percent freshman retention rate is the second highest in the country among all master's universities. Nationally, the average is about 75 percent.
  • SCU's 85 percent graduation rate is the fourth highest nationally among similar private and public universities.
  • In 2003, the MBA program of Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business was ranked among the top 20 part-time programs in the country.
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