Stanford University's domestic acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 5.25%, with 20,075 out of 39,530 applicants receiving admission. This marks a slight increase from the previous year, 2023, where the acceptance rate was 4.34%. However, looking at historical data, the rate has fluctuated significantly, dipping to 3.6% for the application year 2026 with 56,378 applicants, and achieving a peak of 6.61% in 2016. The trend indicates an increasing competitiveness in the application process, with overall acceptance rates declining over the past few years despite a temporary rise in 2024.