How to Apply to Santa Clara University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply SCU. SCU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.scu.edu/admission
Online Applicationwww.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidwww.scu.edu/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.scu.edu/financialaid/Net-Price-Calculator.cfm
Veterans Tuitionwww.scu.edu/financialaid/financial-aid-basics/selective-service-and-veteran-benefits/
Athleticwww.scu.edu/student-right-to-know-act/
Disability Servicewww.scu.edu/oae/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at SCU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Santa Clara University is 1,364 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Santa Clara University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,264). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SCU SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Santa Clara University1,36431
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,26427
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California1,17875

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At Santa Clara University, 558 students submitted SAT scores (34% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,364 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing640671720
Mathematics650693760
Total1,2901,364 1,480
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Santa Clara University, 278 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite293133
English000
Mathematics000

SCU Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Santa Clara University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Santa Clara University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired