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Santa Clara University
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  • SANTA CLARA, CA
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Santa Clara University
#9 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
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    Santa Clara University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for SCU?

    Santa Clara admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 51%. Students that get into Santa Clara have an average SAT score between 1270-1450 or an average ACT score of 28-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Santa Clara is January 7. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    51%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    70%
    Total Applicants
    16,488
    SAT Range
    1270-1450
    SAT Reading
    630-700
    SAT Math
    640-750
    Students Submitting SAT
    68%
    ACT Range
    28-32
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    39%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 7
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    scu.edu/admission/undergraduate
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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