Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 48% |
| Applicants | 18,970 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1360–1480 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–33 |
| Avg GPA | 3.72 |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $50,959 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $109,183 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-07 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-07 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- At Santa Clara University, we push our students to be creative, be challenged, and be the solution. Think about an ethical dilemma that you care about that our society is currently facing. This can be something happening in your local community or more globally. How can an SCU education help you prepare for and address this challenge? (150- 300 words)*· ~300 words
- At Santa Clara University, we value our diverse and inclusive community. Our campus learning environment is enriched by the lived experiences of people from different backgrounds. What people, places, events, or circumstances have shaped the individual you are today and how you could contribute to our community? (150- 300 words)*· ~300 words
- Why are you interested in pursuing the [Division or Major] selected above? (50 words)· ~50 words
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).