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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 – ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ sent out admission decisions to a record 10,841 early applicants this fall, an increase of over 3.5 percent from last year.

Students representing nearly 3,000 high schools across the globe applied early for admission to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ and received their notifications through an online portal on December 15. 

Students who apply by November 1 have historically been the most committed to attending ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ and are eager to secure their spot in the incoming class. This increase in early admission applicants suggests that ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s rigorous academics, small classes, Jesuit mission and values, and Silicon Valley connections continue to be highly valued and sought after. Students admitted through Early Action have until May 1 to accept ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s admission offer, while students admitted through Early Decision I must confirm their enrollment by January 7. 

An Exceptional Pool of Students

Notable characteristics of this year’s early admitted students include:

• They report an average unweighted GPA of 3.85 
• 55% of students are from outside California
• More than 500 students are the first in their families to attend college
• Almost 8% of students are living outside the U.S.
• 40% speak a language other than English at home
• Over 450 students attend Jesuit high schools
• 168 listed a Community-Based Organization (CBO) that was most helpful in their college search
• Ten are a part of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s inaugural Posse LA Scholars 

“ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½’s mission and opportunities continue to attract high-achieving applicants," said ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Dean of Admission Becky Konowicz. “Our applicants showcase competence and a profound commitment to conscientiousness and compassion. They are drawn to ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½'s Jesuit values, the university's innovative programs, and its location in the heart of Silicon Valley.” 

The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ community looks forward to welcoming and congratulating newly admitted students with upcoming events and engagements. 

Students can still apply until January 7 through either the Early Decision II or Regular Decision admission tracks. This is the fourth year ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ will offer Early Decision II, an additional binding admission plan for students—either new applicants or those deferred in the Early Action round—who know ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ is their No. 1 choice. For transfer students, a rolling admission deadline is April 15, and those applying from a community college will have their application fee waived.

The Class of 2028 will be arriving at an exciting time on the Mission campus:

• ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ placed 60th among nearly 400 national-level universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 “Best Colleges” edition and No. 13 nationally for Best Undergraduate Teaching. 
• For the third year in a row, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ was a recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, which recognizes universities that demonstrably champion the creation of diverse and inclusive environments on campus. 
• ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ holds national rankings in notable publication lists including No. 49 on TIME and Statista’s “,” No. 75 in The Wall Street Journal’s list, and and No. 12 in Forbes’ “”

About ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located 40 miles south of San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley, offers its more than 9,000 students rigorous undergraduate curricula in arts and sciences, business, theology, and engineering, plus master’s and law degrees and engineering doctoral degrees. Distinguished nationally by one of the highest graduation rates among all U.S. master’s universities, California’s oldest operating higher-education institution demonstrates faith-inspired values of ethics and social justice. 

Media Contact

Lisa Robinson | ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Media Communications | lrobinson2@scu.edu | 408-551-3601