Applying to Stanford

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Stanford University is 4.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 81.01%. 27,133 men and 26,600 women applied to Stanford and 1,085 men and 1,064 women students were accepted.

Among them, 879 men and 862 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Stanford.

In 2024, 802 students (47% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 368 students (22%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Stanford.

The median SAT score is 1,550 with 760 SAT EBRW and 790 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 780 and the 25^th percentile is 740. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 800 and 25^th percentile is 770 .

The median ACT composite score is 35 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 34 at Stanford. The median ACT math score is 35 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Stanford University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Stanford. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Stanford University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $90 for undergraduate schools and $125 for graduate schools of Stanford University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Stanford.