Can you get into Santa Clara University?
Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara University admits about 44% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students typically have SAT scores around 1340–1500, ACT composites around 30–33, about a 3.72 GPA (the middle 50%). Enter your stats below to see whether Santa Clara University is a reach, match, or safety for you.
Santa Clara University admissions profile
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- SAT range (mid 50%)
- 1340–1500
- ACT range (mid 50%)
- 30–33
- Average GPA
- 3.72
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How selective Santa Clara University is, at a glance.
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Admissions FAQ
- How hard is it to get into Santa Clara University?
- Santa Clara University has an acceptance rate of about 44%, which makes it moderately selective based on the most recent federal data.
- What GPA do you need to get into Santa Clara University?
- Admitted students at Santa Clara University have an average GPA of about 3.72. It's one factor among test scores, courses, and the rest of your application.
- What SAT or ACT score do you need for Santa Clara University?
- The middle 50% of admitted students at Santa Clara University have SAT scores between 1340–1500 and ACT composites between 30–33.
- What are my chances of getting into Santa Clara University?
- Use FindU's free chance calculator on this page — enter your GPA and test scores to see whether Santa Clara University is a reach, match, or safety. It's a directional estimate from public data, not a prediction or guarantee.