Santa Clara, CA
Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 44% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,300 | 7,958 | 1,391 | 49% |
| 2020 | 16,488 | 8,362 | 1,259 | 51% |
| 2021 | 16,848 | 9,095 | 1,549 | 54% |
| 2022 | 16,650 | 8,677 | 1,641 | 52% |
| 2023 | 18,843 | 8,261 | 1,552 | 44% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,598 of 9,720 women and 3,663 of 9,123 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Santa Clara University has an acceptance rate of 44% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,261 of 18,843 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
18,843 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,552 enrolled.
No. Santa Clara University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 49% to 44% — it has become more selective.