Santa Clara University
Common Data Set 2024-25
Acceptance Rate
48.0%
Applications
18,970
Admitted
9,105
Enrolled
1,611
SAT Composite
1360-1480
SAT Math
680-760
SAT Reading
670-730
ACT Composite
31-33
How the class gets assembled.
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 609 | 488 | 80% | 488 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 18,361 | 8,617 | 47% | 1,123 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
56% joined after being offered a spot. 6% of students who joined were admitted. 31% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 5,871 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 3,312 |
| Admitted from wait list | 197 |
| Joined after being offered | 56% |
| Admitted after joining | 6% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $70.
This school marks applicant interest as Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.