Stanford University
Admissions
Interested in attending Stanford University?
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.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Stanford University?
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
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:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
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?
Grades
Students who recently attended Stanford University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3. 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
Stanford is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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
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