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Santa Clara University Score Requirements
Santa Clara University has a standardized test-optional policy, with 24% of students submitting SAT scores and 10% submitting ACT scores. The average SAT score is 1410, with a range from the 25th percentile at 1360 to the 75th percentile at 1480. The average ACT score is 32, ranging from 31 at the 25th percentile to 33 at the 75th percentile. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 90, while the IELTS average score is 7.0, and Duolingo average score stands at 115. The unweighted GPA average is 3.72, with the 25th percentile at 3.64 and the 75th percentile at 3.87. The International Baccalaureate (IB) average score is 40, with a range of 38 to 42.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Santa Clara University's unweighted GPA for undergraduate admissions is 3.72. The 25th percentile stands at 3.64, while the 75th percentile reaches 3.87. Data related to the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1360-1480
Average: 1410
Submitting SAT: 24%
Math: 680-760
Reading: 670-730
Santa Clara University has an average SAT score of 1410, with the 25th percentile at 1360 and the 75th percentile at 1480. The SAT Math scores range from a 25th percentile of 680 to a 75th percentile of 760, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores range from 670 to 730. Additionally, 24% of students submitting applications included their SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
31-33
Average: 32
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 29-33
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Santa Clara University reports an average ACT score of 32, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 33. About 10% of students submit ACT scores. For the individual components, the 25th percentile score for math is 29, while the 75th percentile score is 33; specific data for English, Reading, and Science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Santa Clara University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions. The average score for admitted students is also 90, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 90, indicating a consistent benchmark. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Santa Clara University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, which means that they consider the highest scores from multiple test administrations across different sections when evaluating applicants. This approach may benefit students who have taken standardized tests multiple times, as it can lead to a higher cumulative score.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Santa Clara University is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for consideration in the admissions process. Additionally, the university allows self-reporting of test scores, which enables students to provide their scores directly on their application without needing to submit official reports initially. Currently, 24% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 10% opt to submit ACT scores; the combined total exceeds 30%, indicating some students are providing both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
38-42
Average: 40
Santa Clara University has an average IB score of 40, with the 25th percentile at 38 and the 75th percentile at 42. The recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Economics, and Physics, while the standard-level recommendations are English B, History, and Art History.
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