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Santa Clara University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Santa Clara University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in California. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

48%

selective

SAT median

1426

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 48/100; Denied 52/100
  • Admitted 48/100
  • Denied 52/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 670-730. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 680-760. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 31-33. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 48%. Most selective 0%–10% Highly selective 10%–25% ► Selective 25%–50% 48% Moderately selective 50%–75% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 36.5%, Asian 21.4%, Hispanic 19.8%, Two or more 9.3%, Non-resident 7.4%, Black 3.4%, Unknown 2%, Pacific Islander 0.2%, Native 0.1%. 36.5% 21.4% 19.8% 9.3% White 36.5% Asian 21.4% Hispanic 19.8% Two or more 9.3% Non-resident 7.4% Black 3.4% Unknown 2.0% Pacific Islander 0.2% Native 0.1%

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