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Stanford University
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  • STANFORD, CA
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Stanford University
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    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
    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
    Students Submitting ACT
    45%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 5
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $90
    Application Website
    admission.stanford.edu/apply
    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
    Poll
    93%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 27 responses
    Poll
    96%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 27 responses
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