Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit Catholic university located in Santa Clara, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The university is known for its strong programs in business, engineering, and liberal arts, with popular majors including business administration, computer science, engineering, psychology, and communications. Santa Clara is particularly recognized for its excellent undergraduate business program, emphasis on ethics and social justice rooted in Jesuit tradition, and strong alumni network in Silicon Valley's tech industry. The campus is situated in a suburban setting surrounded by tech companies like Intel and Applied Materials, offering students proximity to internship and career opportunities while maintaining a close-knit college community atmosphere.