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U.S. College Road Trip! Episode 24- Santa Clara University


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Santa Clara University is a private university in Santa Clara, California, and affiliated with the Jesuit order. Santa Clara University offers a diverse range of opportunities for students to pursue their interests and encounter new perspectives. Whether you are a Division I athlete or a Frisbee enthusiast, an urban farmer or a singer, or an idealist who wants to change the world, you’ll find your place at SCU.


Famous alumni include USWNT soccer player Julie Ertz, California Governor Gavin Newson and NBA legend Steve Nash. Max Baer, Jr. (Jethro from the Beverly Hillbillies) is also an alum. If you like sunshine then Santa Clara might be for you with over 300 days a year.


Here are some unique things about Santa Clara University:

  • Top-ranked regional university: Santa Clara University was named the top-ranked regional university in the western United States in the 2019 U.S News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.

  • Jesuit heritage: As part of its 500-year Jesuit heritage, Santa Clara University welcomes all faith traditions and encourages exploration of faith.

  • Silicon Valley location: Santa Clara University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, which means that students have easy access to some of the most innovative and successful businesses in the world, such as Google, Apple, NVIDIA, and Cisco. This proximity also means that job opportunities are never-ending.

  • Bronco community: Santa Clara University is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, including top 10% and top 15% of universities (respectively) by Forbes and US News and World Report. The community is known for being friendly and inclusive.

  • Rich history: Santa Clara University is the oldest institution of higher education in California, founded on the site of the Santa Clara de Asís mission, originally established by Franciscans in 1777. The campus is rich with Spanish and Californian history, and Spanish-style buildings dominate campus architecture. The Adobe Lodge, built in 1822 and restored in 1981, is the oldest building on campus.

  • Holistic curriculum: Santa Clara University offers a holistic curriculum that encompasses all aspects of knowledge. Students can get involved on all levels, whether it be on campus, domestically, or internationally, through clubs, immersion trips, fellowship programs, and study abroad programs.

Santa Clara University's acceptance rate for the class of 2027 was 42%. Santa Clara is a test-optional university, which means that students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores when applying for admission The average SAT score for students admitted to Santa Clara is between 1270-1450, and the average ACT score is between 28-32.


Here’s the link for admissions to learn more. https://www.scu.edu/admission/ Go Broncos.

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Santa Clara Alum? Any insight into your experiences would be amazing. At Next Level College Application we do not have an agenda other than helping our clients find the schools that are the best fit for them.



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