Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Santa Clara University.
Two-year residency requirement.First- and second-year Santa Clara students live in university housing.
Communities (RLCs).First-year housing is organized into themed RLCs: Casa Italiana (Italian language/culture), Cura Personalis (Jesuit values), Da Vinci (arts and creativity), Communitas, Modern Perspectives, Sustainability, Unity, Xavier (men's spirituality), and others.
Upperclass options.The Alameda Apartments and University Villas are apartment-style for upperclass.
Santa Clara, CA
Private Jesuit Catholic university
9,000 total students
14 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
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| Casa Italiana RLC | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Cura Personalis RLC | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Da Vinci RLC | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Dunne Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Graham Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| McLaughlin-Walsh Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sanfilippo Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Sobrato Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Swig Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| The Alameda Apartments | — | — | — | 0 | |
| University Villas | — | — | — | 0 | |
| McLaughlin Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Campisi Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Casa Italiana | — | — | — | 0 |
Year-specific advice for Santa Clara University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:
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