Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Private
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Stanford University admitted 3.6% of applicants university-wide (2,067 of 57,326).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 3.6% | 2,067 | 57,326 |
| In-state | 5.0% | 500 | 10,000 |
| Out-of-state | 4.0% | 1,200 | 30,000 |
| International applicants | 2.0% | 300 | 15,000 |
| Men | 3.4% | 1,015 | 29,602 |
| Women | 3.8% | 1,052 | 27,724 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,067 admitted students, 1,693 enrolled (81.9% yield).
Stanford University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1510–1570
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 34–35
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.75–4.00
Testing policy: Required
Stanford University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $91,050/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $65,910 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,140 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $91,050/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| $48k–75k | $3,212 |
| $75k–110k | $11,092 |
| Over $110k | $53,882 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Stanford Scholarship — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Stanford Scholarship — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
Stanford University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Common Application
- ACT or SAT test scores (self-reported)
- School Report form and counselor letter of recommendation
- Official transcript(s) or academic results
- Midyear transcript
- Letters of recommendation from two teachers
- AP exam scores (if taken)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Common Application
- ACT or SAT test scores (self-reported)
- School Report form and counselor letter of recommendation
- Official transcript(s) or academic results
- Midyear transcript
- Letters of recommendation from two teachers
- AP exam scores (if taken)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Stanford University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 3 college-specific supplements:
- The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning.250 words · Required
- Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate—and us—get to know you better.250 words · Required
- Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.250 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $124,080
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 98.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $12,000
- At graduation
Stanford University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #4
- WSJ: #1
- Forbes: #4
- Niche: #3
- QS: #3
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-05Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Stanford University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (18%), Social sciences (17%), Engineering (16%).
Student–faculty ratio: 5:1 · 61% of class sections have under 20 students.
Stanford University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.