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Class of 2027: By the Numbers

We are very excited to welcome all of our new and prospective students to the Bronco Family! Get to know more about the extraordinary group of students beginning their journey at SCU this year.*

*Preliminary Data as of 8/10/2023

Enrollment
18,844
Applications
 
8,253
Admitted
 
44%
Acceptance Rate
 
Gender Split
48%
Male
 
52%
Female
 
First Generation
195
# of First-Generation students
 
Racial Diversity
55%

Incoming students who identify as students of color

 
35%
White
 
22%
Asian
 
20%
Hispanic of Any Race
 
8%
Two or More Non-Hispanic Races
 
8%
Nonresident Alien
 
5%
Black or African American
 
1%
Race and Ethnicity Unknown
 
Average GPA
3.73
Unweighted GPA
 
GPA
  Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Engineering
High School GPA 3.56 - 3.88 3.60 - 3.89 3.70 - 3.97
Enrollment by School
48%
College of Arts and Sciences
 
28%
Leavey School of Business
 
24%
School of Engineering
 

Top 5 Most Popular Majors of Interest

Computer Science and Engineering

Psychology

Mechanical Engineering

Finance

Computer Science (Mathematics)

Geography
Students represent 41 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, and 34 non-US regions.
51%
California
 
39%
Out-of-State
 
10%
International
 
High School Background
48%
Public
 
19%
Independent
 
14%
Catholic
 
8%
Jesuit
 
8%
Non-Jesuit Non-Catholic Religious
 
2%
Other
 

Class Characteristics

Examples of involvements our newest Broncos shared on their applications:

  • Participated in community service
  • Held a leadership position in an organization
  • Had family commitments
  • Had research or work experience
  • Completed an internship
  • Participated in athletics, health, or wellness programs

Examples of ethical dilemmas our newest Broncos care about and hope to use their SCU education to address: (*based upon SCU writing supplement responses)

  • Environmental justice
  • AI and Technology challenges
  • Healthcare matters
  • Racial justice
  • Houselessness/homelessness advocacy
Test Optional
36%
% of SCU applicants submitted a test
 
41%
% of SCU admitted students submitted a test