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.
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
Accepted: Men - Women 49 to 51
Enrolled: Men - Women 49 to 51
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 )
SAT Math Scores for Stanford University ( 750 to 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 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team