Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University (SCU) is a private, Catholic Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Founded in 1851 as Santa Clara College, it is one of the oldest higher-education institutions in California and blends a Jesuit tradition of ethical, values-based education with a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across its College of Arts and Sciences, Leavey School of Business, School of Engineering, Jesuit School of Theology, and School of Law. SCU is known for combining rigorous academics with experiential and community-engaged learning, producing notable numbers of Fulbright Scholars and other national award recipients.

As a general (non-Jewish-specific) institution, Santa Clara University often serves as an academic and community partner for organizations across faiths, including Jewish communal and campus life initiatives operating in the Bay Area.