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Santa Clara University

Seal of Santa Clara University
University information
NameSanta Clara University
MottoAd Majorem Dei Gloriam(Latin)
Motto in EnglishFor the Greater Glory of God
Established1851
TypePrivate Roman Catholic (Jesuit)
Endowment$603.6 million
PresidentRev. Michael Engh, S.J.
ProvostDennis Jacobs, Ph.D. (Appointed June 2011)
Faculty488 (full-time) 268 (part-time)
Students8,831 (Fall 2010)
Under graduates5107
Post graduates3724
CitySanta Clara
StateCalifornia
CountryUnited States
CampusSuburban, 106 acre (42.9 ha)
ColorsRed and White    
Athletic nicknameBroncos
MascotBucky the Bronco
AthleticsNCAA Division I
19 varsity teams
AffiliationsWest Coast Conference
Websitewebsite

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Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), whose members founded the school in 1851. It is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The first to open its doors to students, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California.


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