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Santa Clara University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Santa Clara University look for in an applicant?

Assess your admission prospects at Santa Clara University by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

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.

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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
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Accepted: Men - Women  45 to 55
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100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  53 to 47
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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 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Santa Clara University  ( 680 to 770 )
200
800

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 )
1
36

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