Standford University Acceptance Rate
Stanford University's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 5.25%, with 39,530 applicants and 2,075 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is notably higher at 9.2%, accepting 900 out of 9,783 applicants, while the Regular Decision (RD) rate is much lower at 3.95%, with 1,175 accepted from 29,747 applicants. Historically, acceptance rates have slightly fluctuated, with figures like 3.6% for the Class of 2026 and 4.34% for the Class of 2023. Additionally, Stanford's transfer acceptance rate is 2.0% for 2023, with an average GPA of 3.9 among accepted students. The SAT scores of accepted applicants range from a 25th percentile of 1500 to a 75th percentile of 1560.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 39,530
Accepted Applicants: 2,075
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Stanford University's overall acceptance rate has declined from 6.61% in 2016 to just 3.9% for the application year 2027, reflecting increasing competition among applicants. The university received 53,733 applications in 2027, accepting only 2,099 students. In comparison, the acceptance rate was 3.6% for 2026 with 56,378 applicants and 2,075 admissions. The rate was slightly higher at 4.03% for 2025, where 21,90 out of 54,267 applicants were accepted, showing a steady downward trend over the years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Stanford University's waitlist acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is currently 0.0%, with 1,256 applicants offered waitlist spots but none admitted. This follows a historical trend of variability; for example, the Class of 2027 had a 15.02% acceptance rate from 607 offers, while the Class of 2026 had only 1.75% from 553 offers. The low acceptance rates are notable, as prior years like 2024 boasted a 36.63% acceptance rate with 850 offers, indicating a significant decline in outcomes over recent years. Overall, the data reflects a growing challenge for waitlisted applicants at Stanford, highlighting the unpredictable nature of admissions from this pool.
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Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Stanford University's transfer acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 2.0%, with 67 out of 3,285 applicants gaining admission. This rate shows a slight increase from 1.8% in 2022 and 1.68% in 2021, indicating a positive trend in acceptance rates over the past few years. Historically, rates were even lower, with just 1.0% in 2019 and 1.1% in 2018, but there was a notable spike to 3.9% in 2020. Overall, the competitive nature remains high with an average GPA of admitted transfers at 3.9.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,285
Accepted Applicants: 67
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.9
SAT
1500-1560
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-780
ACT
34-35
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 29% |
| White | 23% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17% |
| Black/African American | 7% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
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