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 |
About Santa Clara University
Private Jesuit university notable for being the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The campus surrounds historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis.
Achievement of Santa Clara University
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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Latest information about Santa Clara University updated on July 28 2021.
