the Sunday evening student Masses in the mission church and are also encouraged to participate in campus ministry programs and lectures. All bachelor's degrees require three religious studies courses as part of the academic core. An emphasis on social justice is furthered through the Pedro Arrupe Partnership and Kolvenbach Solidarity programs, which offer service opportunities in the community and immersion opportunities throughout the world.
=== Rankings ===
In 2024, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked SCU 38th on the list of "2025 Best Colleges in the US."
In U.S. News & World Report's 2025 ranking of national universities, Santa Clara University tied for 63rd overall and tied for 17th for best undergraduate teaching. US News also listed SCU as one of its 22 "Colleges with the Best Return on Investment."
Forbes ranked Santa Clara University 61st out of the top 500 rated private and public colleges and universities in America for the 2024–25 report. Santa Clara was also ranked 43rd among private …
