Acceptance Rate History
Santa Clara University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
CA · Current rate: 48.0%
What is Santa Clara University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Santa Clara University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 48.0%, up from 43.8% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.0% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 43.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 52.1% | 16,650 | 8,677 |
| 2021 | 54.0% | 16,848 | 9,095 |
| 2020 | 50.7% | 16,488 | 8,362 |
| 2019 | 48.8% | 16,300 | 7,958 |
| 2018 | 49.9% | 16,242 | 8,107 |
| 2017 | 53.6% | 15,061 | 8,067 |
| 2016 | 48.3% | 15,834 | 7,648 |
| 2015 | 48.8% | 14,899 | 7,270 |
| 2014 | 49.4% | 14,985 | 7,395 |
| 2013 | 51.2% | 14,339 | 7,344 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1350–1490
Admitted students at Santa Clara University scored between 1350 and 1490 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1350–1490.
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Trend Analysis
Santa Clara University's acceptance rate has decreased from 51.2% in 2013 to 48.0% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2023.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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