About Santa Clara University. Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA reports an overall acceptance rate of 48.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 52.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1360–1480, a class size of 1,641, and a yield of 19.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Silicon Valley Jesuit university with strong engineering and business programs. Exceptional career placement due to proximity to tech industry. Offers ED and EA with ~50% early acceptance rate.