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Santa Clara University collects a variety of student and faculty self-reported data on activities, attitudes, satisfaction, and values as they relate to the mission of Santa Clara, which is to 'educate citizens and leaders to build a more just, humane, and sustainable world.' These data support policy research, assessment and institutional planning and decision-making. All individually-identifiable data are confidential.  Additional information can be found through the SCU Administered Surveys FAQ.

Publicly Available Data
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    CSS-HERI
    College Senior Survey

    This survey has been discontinued and replaced with the SCU Graduating Senior Survey as of Spring 2023.

    Measures and assesses graduating students' college experience

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    HERI
    Faculty Survey

    Designed to measure accreditation, assessment, institutional improvement, and faculty development and how these items impact the overall student experience on campus

  • First Destination
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    First Destination Survey

    Captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The annual initiative provides clear, concise, and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a Santa Clara University college education.
    Last updated: May 08, 2025

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    CIRP
    Freshmen Survey

    This survey has been discontinued and replaced with the SCU New Student Survey as of Fall 2024.

    Collects information that allows for a snapshot of what incoming students are like before they experience college

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    PULSE
    Pulse Survey

    A quick survey that assesses important topics like well-being and belonging, among others, to check in with the student body.

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    SCU Graduating Senior Survey

    A local longitudinal survey designed to measure and assess graduating seniors’ experiences at SCU, including but not limited to: involvement in co-curricular activities, mental health, compassion, sustainability, social entrepreneurship, ethical decision-making, vocation, and Jesuit values. 

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    SCU New Student Survey

    A pilot instrument to learn personal aspects of our new students (e.g. resilience, well-being, leadership, cultural competence) that are not fully captured during the application process yet contribute to student success.

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    Survey of Recent Graduates

    This survey has been discontinued and replaced with the First Destination Survey as of Spring 2023.

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    Plan

    Survey of recent graduates data broken down by cluster and plan. Access is restricted to Faculty/Staff.

    Last updated: July 12, 2023