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Stanford

Acceptance rate
4
%
ACT middle 50%
34
–
35
Applications
57326
Undergraduates
7904

Overview

Stanford University, located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, is a world-renowned private research institution known for its academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and vibrant campus community. Founded in 1885, Stanford offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across seven schools, including Humanities and Sciences, Engineering, Business, Law, Medicine, Education, and Earth Sciences. The university is distinguished by its commitment to interdisciplinary research, innovation, and fostering leadership, with extensive resources such as cutting-edge laboratories, libraries, and collaborative centers. Stanford’s close ties to the tech industry and its emphasis on experiential learning provide students with unique opportunities for hands-on experience, networking, and career development, making it a leader in shaping future global innovators and scholars.

Admissions Information

Applications received
57326
Students admitted
2067
Acceptance rate
4
%
Undergraduate enrollment
7904
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
740
780
SAT Math
770
800
ACT Composite
34
35
Students submitting SAT
51
%
Test policy
Required

Application Information

Regular deadline
5-Jan-27
Early deadline
Restrictive Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
4704

Characteristics

School type
Private
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Intramural
Club
Division I
Intercollegiate
Competitiveness
Most Competitive

Contact information

Address
Stanford University, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Phone
(650) 723-2300

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