Statement of Accreditation Status
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0015
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URL:
Staff Liaison:
Each institution is assigned a staff liaison who is their primary point of contact for accreditation activities.
OPEID:
The OPEID number is used by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) to identify schools that have Program Participation Agreements (PPA) for purposes of eligibility to participate in Federal Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV.
001326
Student Achievement URL:
WSCUC Standards require that institutions regularly generate, evaluate, and make public data about student achievement, including measures of retention, and graduation, and evidence of student learning.
Current Accreditation Status:
Accredited- Indicates that the Commission has found that an institution has met or exceeded the expectations of the Standards and the Core Commitments to Institutional Capacity and Educational Effectiveness. Initial accreditation is for a period of five to seven years before the next comprehensive review. Reaffirmation is granted for a period of seven to ten years and may be accompanied by a request for interim reports and/or special visits, or a formal Notice of Concern.
Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action:
Friday, June 24, 2011
First Accredited:
Date the institution was first accredited by WSCUC.
1949
Undergraduate FTE:
5,469
Graduate FTE:
2,926
Financial Structure Type:
Institutions within the WSCUC region are classified as Non-profit, For-profit or State-supported.
Non-Profit
Sponsorship:
Choices include: No related entity, Proprietary with Parent Board, Religious Control, Multi-institutional system, Other. For more information please see the Related Entities Policy.
No Related Entity
Academic Calendar:
The period of time generally extending from September to June; usually equated to 2 semesters or trimesters, 3 quarters, or the period covered by a 4-1-4 calendar system.
Varies by Program
Distributes Federal Financial Aid:
Accreditation documents for this institution are not yet available.
Role |
Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation Liaison Officer | Ed Ryan | Vice Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness | eryan [at] scu.edu |
| Board of Directors Chair | John Sobrato | Chairman | johnm [at] sobrato.com |
| Chief Academic Officer | Dennis Jacobs | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs | dcjacobs [at] scu.edu |
| Chief Executive Officer | Michael Engh | President | mengh [at] scu.edu |
| Chief Financial Officer | Michael Crowley | Vice President for Finance and Administration | mcrowley [at] scu.edu |
| Director Institutional Research | Barbara Stewart | Director of Institutional Research | bstewart [at] scu.edu |
| OPEID |
Location Name |
City | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00132603 | Campbell Union District | Campbell | Additional | Active |
| 00132605 | East San Jose | San Jose | Additional | Active |
| 00132604 | Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara Universit | Berkeley | Branch Campus | Active |
| 00132600 | Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | Main Campus | Active |
| 00132601 | Sunnyvale School District | Sunnyvale | Additional | Active |
|
Degree |
Degree Level | Year Implemented | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Bachelors | 1925 | On-Site |
| Accounting and Information Systems | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Advanced Accounting Proficiency | Non-degree | 2010 | On-Site |
| Advanced Studies in Information Assurance | Non-degree | 1991 | On-Site |
| Advanced Studies Software Engineering | Non-degree | 1994 | On-Site |
| Analog Circuit Design | Non-degree | 2003 | On-Site |
| Ancient Studies | Bachelors | 1979 | On-Site |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 1973 | On-Site |
| Applied Math | Masters | 1964 | On-Site |
| Art History | Bachelors | 1975 | On-Site |
| ASIC Design and Testing | Non-degree | 1995 | On-Site |
| Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) | Masters | On-Site | |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Biochemistry ACS Certified | Bachelors | 2007 | On-Site |
| Bioengineering | Masters | 2012 | On-Site |
| Bioengineering | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Biology | Bachelors | 1930 | On-Site |
| Business Administration | Masters | 1958 | On-Site |
| Business Analytics | Masters | 2015 | On-Site |
| Certificate in Catholic School Leadership | Non-degree | 2013 | On-Site |
| Chemistry (BA) | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
| Chemistry (BS) | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Chemistry ACS Certified | Bachelors | On-Site | |
| Child Studies | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
| Civil Engineering | Masters | 1926 | On-Site |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelors | 1912 | On-Site |
| Classical Studies | Bachelors | 1979 | On-Site |
| Clear Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | On-Site | |
| Clear Teaching Credential | Non-degree | 2010 | On-Site |
| Communication | Bachelors | 1986 | On-Site |
| Computer Science (Mathematics) | Bachelors | 1976 | On-Site |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Masters | 1975 | On-Site |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Research Doctorate | 1987 | On-Site |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Professional Doctorate | On-Site | |
| Computer Science and Engineering | Bachelors | 1973 | On-Site |
| Controls | Non-degree | 1996 | On-Site |
| Counseling | Masters | 1967 | On-Site |
| Counseling Psychology | Masters | 1970 | On-Site |
| Digital Signal Processing Applications | Non-degree | 2012 | On-Site |
| Digital Signal Processing Theory | Non-degree | 1989 | On-Site |
| Divinity | Masters | On-Site | |
| Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) | Research Doctorate | On-Site | |
| Dynamics | Non-degree | 1995 | On-Site |
| Economics (BS) | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Economics (BSC) | Bachelors | 1949 | On-Site |
| Electrical Engineering | Masters | 1926 | On-Site |
| Electrical Engineering | Research Doctorate | 1964 | On-Site |
| Electrical Engineering | Professional Doctorate | On-Site | |
| Electrical Engineering | Bachelors | 1912 | On-Site |
| Engineering | Bachelors | 1966 | On-Site |
| Engineering Management and Leadership | Masters | 1979 | On-Site |
| Engineering Physics | Bachelors | On-Site | |
| English | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Environmental Science | Bachelors | 2002 | On-Site |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelors | 2011 | On-Site |
| Ethnic Studies | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Finance | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
| Finance | Bachelors | 1925 | On-Site |
| French and Francophone Studies | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | Non-degree | 2000 | On-Site |
| German Studies | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Gerontology | Non-degree | 1994 | On-Site |
| Graduate Certificate in Frugal Innovation | Non-degree | 2014 | On-Site |
| Greek Language and Literature | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| High Tech Attorney Diploma | Non-degree | 1989 | On-Site |
| History | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Individual Studies (BA) | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
| Individual Studies (BS) | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
| Individual Studies (BSC) | Bachelors | 2015 | On-Site |
| Individual Studies (Natural Science) | Bachelors | 2014 | On-Site |
| Information Systems | Masters | 2003 | On-Site |
| Intellectual Property | Masters | 2002 | On-Site |
| International and Comparative Law | Masters | On-Site | |
| Italian Studies | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Juris Doctor | Professional Doctorate | 1914 | On-Site |
| Latin & Greek | Bachelors | 1979 | On-Site |
| Latin Language and Literature | Bachelors | 1979 | On-Site |
| Liberal Studies | Bachelors | 1983 | On-Site |
| Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) | Professional Doctorate | On-Site | |
| Management | Bachelors | 1966 | On-Site |
| Management Information Systems | Bachelors | 1970 | On-Site |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 1947 | On-Site |
| Master of Arts in Educational Leadership | Masters | 2002 | On-Site |
| Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Education | Masters | 1982 | On-Site |
| Master of Arts in Teaching + Teaching Credential (MATTC) - Multiple Subject | Masters | 2012 | On-Site |
| Master of Arts in Teaching + Teaching Credential (MATTC) - Single Subject | Masters | 2012 | On-Site |
| Master of Business Administration | Masters | 2018 | Distance Education |
| Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) in Corporate Compliance | Masters | 2019 | Distance Education |
| Materials Engineering | Non-degree | 2004 | On-Site |
| Mathematics | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Mechanical Design Analysis | Non-degree | 1995 | On-Site |
| Mechanical Engineering | Masters | 1926 | On-Site |
| Mechanical Engineering | Research Doctorate | 1987 | On-Site |
| Mechanical Engineering | Professional Doctorate | On-Site | |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelors | 1912 | On-Site |
| Mechatronics | Non-degree | 2002 | On-Site |
| Microwave and Antennas | Non-degree | 1992 | On-Site |
| Music | Bachelors | 1976 | On-Site |
| Networking | Non-degree | 1992 | On-Site |
| Neuroscience | Bachelors | 2017 | On-Site |
| Pastoral Ministries | Masters | 1978 | On-Site |
| Pastoral Ministries | Masters | 2013 | Distance Education |
| Philosophy | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Physics | Bachelors | 1954 | On-Site |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 1930 | On-Site |
| Power Systems and Sustainable Energy | Masters | 2017 | On-Site |
| Preliminary Administrative Services Credential | Non-degree | On-Site | |
| Preliminary Teaching Program for Catholic School Teachers - Multiple Subject | Non-degree | 2012 | On-Site |
| Preliminary Teaching Program for Catholic School Teachers - Single Subject | Non-degree | On-Site | |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 1961 | On-Site |
| Public Health Science | Bachelors | 2009 | On-Site |
| Religious Studies | Bachelors | 1968 | On-Site |
| Renewable Energy | Non-degree | 1992 | On-Site |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Software Engineering | Masters | On-Site | |
| Spanish Studies | Bachelors | 1923 | On-Site |
| Studio Art | Bachelors | 1973 | On-Site |
| Supply Chain Management and Analytics | Masters | 2016 | On-Site |
| Sustainable Energy | Masters | 2011 | On-Site |
| Teaching with Clear Teaching Certificate Catholic School | Masters | 2013 | On-Site |
| Theatre Arts | Bachelors | 1964 | On-Site |
| Theological Studies | Masters | On-Site | |
| Theological Studies | Masters | 2016 | Distance Education |
| Theology | Masters | On-Site | |
| Thermo-Fluids | Non-degree | 1989 | On-Site |
| US Law | Masters | 2000 | On-Site |
| Web Design and Engineering | Bachelors | 2008 | On-Site |
| Women's and Gender Studies | Bachelors | 2016 | On-Site |
| Season | Year | Review Type |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2020 | Offsite Review |
| Fall | 2020 | Accreditation Visit |
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