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Santa Clara University

Location
Santa Clara, California, United States
Nickname
Broncos
Established
1851
Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California, in Silicon Valley. Established in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California and has remained in its original location since its establishment. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís which traces its founding to 1776. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and is one of the finest groupings of Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university by Carnegie Classification. The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its six colleges, the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Education and Counseling Psychology, Leavey School of Business, School of Engineering, Jesuit School of Theology, and School of Law.

Former names Santa Clara College (1851), University of Santa Clara (1912–1984)
Motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin)
Motto (English) For the Greater Glory of God
Type Private university
Established 1851
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Academic affiliations AJCU, NAICU, ACCU, Space-grant
Endowment $1.03 billion (2020)
Chairman John M. Sobrato
President Lisa Kloppenberg (acting)
Provost Lisa Kloppenberg (interim)
Academic staff 911 (564 Full-time)
Students 9,015 (Fall 2019)
Undergraduates 5,438
Postgraduates 3,296
Other students 281
Campus Suburban, 106 acres
Colors Red and White
Athletics NCAA Division I – West Coast Conference
Mascot Bucky Bronco

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Private Jesuit university notable for being the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The campus surrounds historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis.

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In 2009, the former independent institution Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley legally merged with the university and became Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University. 

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Información más reciente sobre Santa Clara University actualizada el 28 de Julio, 2021.