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2023 Best Graduate Schools - California

Santa Clara University

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  • Accessibility
  • Demographics
  • Cost
  • Outcomes
  • Military
  • Programs & Degrees

Santa Clara University, located in Santa Clara, California, is a private Jesuit institution. Founded in 1851, it holds the distinction of being the longest-standing university in California. For individuals embarking on an academic journey shaping their professional trajectory or aiming to enhance skills for career advancement, Santa Clara University’s graduate programs present diverse options tailored to individual requirements.

Recognizing the commitments of many graduate students to their professional roles, Santa Clara University provides flexible scheduling with part-time and full-time programs as well as online courses. Additionally, the university offers certificate, license, and non-degree pathways to accommodate varying educational aspirations.

Overview

School Type

  • On Campus
  • Online
  • Private

Website: www.scu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,899 full-time
1,124 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:417
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:35
  • Online students
    14%
  • Male/Female
    46% / 54%

Cost

  • Application fee:$73
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$25,170
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,198
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
895 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
29 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
28
Online master's degrees offered
6

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 3
  • Legal Professions: 1
  • Philosophy & Religion: 1
  • Theology & Religious Vocations: 1
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