Does Santa Clara Superscore?
Santa Clara University's SAT and ACT superscore policy and testing requirement for the 2026–27 admissions cycle, at a glance.
SAT superscore
Yes. Santa Clara superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
ACT superscore
Yes. Santa Clara superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Santa Clara combines an applicant's best ACT or SAT subsection results across submitted test dates. Every applicant is reviewed for merit scholarships, which the university says are awarded to about the top 15 percent of the applicant pool.
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Common questions
Does Santa Clara superscore the SAT?
Yes. Santa Clara superscores the SAT, combining your best Reading & Writing and best Math across test dates.
Does Santa Clara superscore the ACT?
Yes. Santa Clara superscores the ACT, using your best section scores across test dates.
Does Santa Clara require the SAT or ACT?
Santa Clara is test-optional for first-year and transfer applicants entering in 2027. Applicants who omit scores face no admission or merit-scholarship disadvantage; the fall 2028 policy remains under review. Santa Clara combines an applicant's best ACT or SAT subsection results across submitted test dates. Every applicant is reviewed for merit scholarships, which the university says are awarded to about the top 15 percent of the applicant pool.
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