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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate52%
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About Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Santa Clara, California. Santa Clara University was founded in 1851. The college enrolls around 9,178 students a year, including 6,135 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Santa Clara University
It is very difficult to get into Santa Clara University. Santa Clara University admitted 52% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 16,650 students applied to Santa Clara University and 8,677 were admitted.
| Santa Clara University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 52% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 83% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 81% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 34% |
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Santa Clara University is located in the town of Santa Clara, California, near San Francisco and San Jose.
If you want to see Santa Clara University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Santa Clara, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Santa Clara University and Santa Clara are like without leaving home.
College Info
Santa Clara University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 7
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Santa Clara University is Jan 7.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Santa Clara University is Apr 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Santa Clara University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1300 - 1470
Math SAT Range
650 - 760
Reading SAT Range
640 - 720
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1470 and Above
Good
1300 to 1470
Avg
1300 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Santa Clara University students is 1364. Applicants with SAT scores of 1470 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Santa Clara University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1300 to 1470 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1300 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Santa Clara University.
Santa Clara University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$77,208
In State$77,208
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,587
$58,587
Fees
$654
$654
Housing
$17,967
$17,967
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Santa Clara University is like? There are approximately 9,178 students enrolled at Santa Clara University, including 6,135 undergraduate students and 3,043 graduate students. 98% percent of students attend school full-time, 56% percent are from CA and 44% percent of students are from other states.
98%
Full Time2%
Part Time56%
In State44%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,178
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
52%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 7
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