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Stanford University
  • 4 Year
  • STANFORD, CA

Stanford University Admissions

What is the acceptance rate for Stanford?

Stanford admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 5%. Students that get into Stanford have an average SAT score between 1420-1570 or an average ACT score of 31-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Stanford is January 5. Interested students can apply for early action, and the Stanford early action deadline is November 1.

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Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate
5%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
No data available  
Total Applicants
45,227
SAT Range
1420-1570
SAT Reading
700-770
SAT Math
720-800
Students Submitting SAT
72%
ACT Range
31-35
ACT English
33-36
ACT Math
30-35
ACT Writing
No data available  
Students Submitting ACT
45%

Admissions Deadlines

Application Deadline
January 5
Early Decision Deadline
No data available  
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Offers Early Decision
No
Offers Early Action
Yes
Application Fee
$90
Application Website
Accepts Common App
Yes
Accepts Coalition App
Yes

Admissions Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • High School Rank
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School Transcript
    Required
  • College Prep Courses
    Recommended
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • Recommendations
    Required
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