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Stanford University Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does Stanford University Incoming Class Look Like?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Stanford University.

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How are Stanford University Admissions and Enrollment Stats Applicable to You?

Reviewing the admissions stats at Stanford University can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

Open Admissions No
Selectivity of College More Selective
Acceptance Rate 4%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Applicant Total 55,471
Accepted 2,190
Enrolled 1,757

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Applicants: Men - Women  51 to 49
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100%
Accepted: Men - Women  49 to 51
0%
100%
Enrolled: Men - Women  49 to 51
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100%

Average Test Scores

About 15% of students accepted to Stanford submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 720 and 770. Math scores were between 750 and 800.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Stanford University  ( 720 to 770 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for Stanford University  ( 750 to 800 )
200
800

Stanford received ACT scores from 11% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 34 and 35.

ACT Composite Scores for Stanford University  ( 34 to 35 )
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36

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