Santa Clara University Testing Policy

Test Optional: Yes

Self-Reporting Allowed: Yes

Santa Clara University is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to submit standardized test scores, which means not submitting scores will not disadvantage them in the admission process. The university also permits self-reporting of scores, enabling students to provide their own reported scores without requiring official documentation at the application stage. Among applicants, 34% submit SAT scores and 36% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students choose to submit both test types, resulting in a combined total exceeding 100%.