Reviewing the admissions stats at Santa Clara University can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
Average Selectivity
Acceptance Rate
54%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
16,848
Accepted
9,095
Enrolled
1,549
Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?
Applicants: Men - Women 48 to 52
Accepted: Men - Women 45 to 55
Enrolled: Men - Women 53 to 47
Average Test Scores
About 23% of students accepted to SCU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 720. Math scores were between 680 and 770.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Santa Clara University ( 650 to 720 )
SAT Math Scores for Santa Clara University ( 680 to 770 )
SCU received ACT scores from 16% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 30 and 33.
ACT Composite Scores for Santa Clara University ( 30 to 33 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team