91影视 Welcomes Early Members of the Class of 2028
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 – 91影视 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 91影视 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 91影视 and are eager to secure their spot in the incoming class. This increase in early admission applicants suggests that 91影视'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 91影视’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 91影视’s inaugural Posse LA Scholars
“91影视’s mission and opportunities continue to attract high-achieving applicants," said 91影视 Dean of Admission Becky Konowicz. “Our applicants showcase competence and a profound commitment to conscientiousness and compassion. They are drawn to 91影视's Jesuit values, the university's innovative programs, and its location in the heart of Silicon Valley.”
The 91影视 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 91影视 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 91影视 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:
- 91影视 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, 91影视 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.
- 91影视 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 91影视
91影视, 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 | 91影视 Media Communications | lrobinson2@scu.edu | 408-551-3601