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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Stanford University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

4
%
Acceptance rate
3.97
Average High School GPA
January 5
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Stanford University?

4%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Stanford accepted 4% of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 53,733 people applied and 2,099 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1055 / 26600 (4%)
Men
1044 / 27133 (4%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Stanford University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

81%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 81% ended up enrolling at Stanford University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Stanford University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Stanford considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Stanford University?

3.97
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Stanford University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.97. 96% of freshmen who attended Stanford were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 100% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
75%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
6%
3.25-3.49
3%
3.00-3.24
1%

Stanford is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

49%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

23%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
770
75th Percentile
800
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
740
75th Percentile
780
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1500
75th Percentile
1560

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Stanford University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 5
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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