Santa Clara University Admissions Information

44%
Acceptance Rate
$70
Application Fee
18,843
Total Applicants
19%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Santa Clara University has a 44% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Santa Clara University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

44%

Selective

Application Volume

18,843

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

19%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Santa Clara University has a 44% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Santa Clara University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$70

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Santa Clara University. About 25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,340 to 1,500. Additionally, about 12% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 30 to 33.

SAT Scores

25% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1340 โ€“ 1500

Reading and Writing

200

800

660 โ€“ 730

Math

200

800

680 โ€“ 770

ACT Scores

12% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

30 โ€“ 33

Admission Statistics

18,843 students applied to SCU. Of those, 44% were accepted (8,261 students). Of these 8,261 accepted students, 1,552 chose to enroll.

18,843

Total Applicants

8,261

Students Admitted

1,552

Students Enrolled

44%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
18,843
Admitted
8,261
Enrolled
1,552
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