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Santa Clara University — Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara University, is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university. Its 106-acre campus is located in Santa Clara, 45 miles south of San Francisco.
Yes, connect me!Santa Clara University – Cal Grant
Applicants must be California residents and U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of each year. A certified grade point average (GPA) report must be filed with the California Student Aid Commission. Public high schools and public charter schools automatically submit all current senior year students' certified GPAs to the Commission, unless the parent or student has opted out. Additionally, some colleges automatically submit their students' certified GPAs. However, applicants should confirm with their school that GPAs are being filed automatically. Applicants must pursue a course of study that leads directly to an associate's or bachelor's degree, or qualifies for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree program. Cal Grant awards do not need to be paid back.
Max Award: $12,240
sponsored by Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University – California Dream Act
Applicants must attend a California high school for a minimum of three years; or attain credits equivalent to three or more years of high school coursework and a combination of three or more years at a California elementary or secondary school. Applicants must graduate from a California high school, pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or get a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and enroll in an accredited California college or university. Applicants will be eligible for Cal Grants, Middle Class Scholarships and other state and institutional financial aid. Applicants should check with the campus financial aid office for further details or requirements. State and institutional aid such as Cal Grants are free money for college that does not have to be paid back.
Max Award: $12,240
sponsored by Santa Clara University
Excellent Colleges In or Near San Francisco
Find peace, love, and higher education at these great colleges located in or near San Francisco, California.
source: College Finder Research
Colleges With the Most Women's Division I Soccer Championships
Move over Mia Hamm. The ladies at these schools are on the up and up. The name of the school is followed by the number of women's soccer Division I championships in the past 30 years.
source: College Finder Research and Sports Illustrated Almanac, 2017
Highly Ranked Men's Water Polo Teams
Even in those ridiculous-looking hats, these guys are the epitome of cool in the water.
source: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Colleges With the Most Men's Division I Soccer Championships
These teams are on top of their game! The name of the school is followed by the number of men's soccer Division I championships in the past 55 years.
source: College Finder Research and Sports Illustrated Almanac, 2017
Great Colleges and Universities in the West for Transfer Students
If you're looking for a transfer college, the Western US may be perfect for your next step. Check out these schools that are especially transfer friendly.
Banatao Filipino American Education Fund College Scholarship
Applicant must be a current high school senior who is at least half Filipino and a resident of one of the following California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Sacramento, San Benito, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Stanislaus. Applicant must be planning to attend a four-year college or university and major in engineering, mathematics, computer science, environmental science, or a physical science. Minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need are required.
Max Award: $5,000
sponsored by Asian Pacific Fund
The Experts' Choice: Colleges That Have Become More Selective
We asked the experts to name colleges that have become notably harder to get into in the last few years, in terms of admission selectivity. (And some were pretty hard to get into to begin with!) Here are their top picks for 2016.
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
State Bank of India (California) Scholarship
Applicants must be high school seniors who reside in the following counties: Santa Clara, Fresno, Los Angeles, San Diego and Alameda (Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City). Students must plan to attend a U.S. accredited 4-year college, university or community college in the state of California as full-time freshmen. Applicants must have a household income at or below the low or moderate income level and a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Max Award: $1,000
sponsored by Asian Pacific Community Fund
Great Comprehensive Colleges and Universities in the West
A comprehensive college or university could be your ideal academic home! Start searching with this list of public and private schools in the Western US.
Colleges With Strength in Women's Water Polo
They throw, fight, and basically drown each other in the pool. What's not to love about this sport?
These schools generally keep going year-round, with one 10-week semester per season.
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: CollegeXpress
Alma Maters of Sports Personalities
We know the jock in you is dying to know where Air Jordan went to college.
The Experts' Choice: Colleges Where Morals and Values Are Emphasized
Are you looking for a place with strong moral values, but not necessarily a Christian school? Our experts have you covered.
source: College Finder Research
Colleges with All Types of Student Diversity
They're true melting pots. These colleges are home to a variety of economic, racial, ethnic, and attitudinal backgrounds and dispositions.
The Experts' Choice: Most Beautiful Campuses
Historical sites, registered arboretums, expansive acreage, and your general breathtakingly beautiful campuses: not too shabby.
source: College Finder Research
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