Stanford University Admission
Application Fee
$90
Graduate Application Fee
$125
Acceptance Rate
3.91%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
80.94%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,736
SAT Scores
1,550
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 56,378 students have applied and 2,075 students have allowed to admit to Stanford University (Acceptance rate: 3.68%). Stanford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 83.66 % where 1,736 students have finally enrolled out of 2,075 admitted students.
Stanford acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Princeton University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 4.28%).
Stanford enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 75.91%).
How to Apply to Stanford University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Stanford. Stanford offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admission.stanford.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.stanford.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/calculator/index.html?tab=net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | exploredegrees.stanford.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | gostanford.com/news/2022/11/15/athletics-gsr-reveals-ongoing-success.aspx |
| Disability Service | diversityandaccess.stanford.edu/disability-access |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Stanford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Stanford University is 1,550 and the average ACT score is 35. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Stanford University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,544). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | 1,550 | 35 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,544 | 35 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Stanford University, 855 students submitted SAT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,550 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| Mathematics | 770 | 790 | 800 |
| Total | 1,500 | 1,550 | 1,580 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Stanford University, 405 students submitted ACT scores (23% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 35 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| English | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Mathematics | 32 | 35 | 36 |
Stanford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Stanford University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |