Restrictive Early Action
Fall 2026
Stanford University
Stanford, CA, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Stanford University
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
Beyond the Odds: How Passion and Persistence Led Me to Stanford and Columbia
by Hania from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
How UNIQLO gave me a Full-Ride Scholarship to Stanford University
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by Tomoko from Japan 🇯🇵
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
From the mountains of the Peruvian jungle to the world: My challenging path to a full scholarship at Stanford
by Stella Maris from Peru 🇵🇪
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
How I got into Stanford University with a full-ride as a low-income & first-gen international student
by Juliana from Brazil 🇧🇷
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
Stanford Class of 2028 acceptance story: Connecting a clothing business, mobile app, and an upbringing in Brazil
by Gabriela from Brazil 🇧🇷
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
From public school in Brazil to a full-ride scholarship at Stanford University Class of 2027
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by Nathaly from Brazil 🇧🇷
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
Building a startup and getting into Stanford Class of 2027
by Dinara from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
How I became the first Stanford Undergraduate student from Tajikistan
by Khosiyat from Tajikistan 🇹🇯
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
How I got into Stanford with full financial aid as an international student from a local school in Belarus
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by seanka from Belarus 🇧🇾
Stanford University 🇺🇸
Stanford, US
How I got into Stanford’s Newest PhD Program in Climate & Environment
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by hannah.mel.rea from Australia 🇦🇺
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateStanford University is located in Large Suburb of Stanford, CA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Required
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
740780
Math
770800
ACT
Composite
3435
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$87,833Total Cost (On Campus)
$8,141Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $62,484 |
| Books and supplies | $825 |
| On-campus housing | $19,922 |
| On-campus other expenses | $4,602 |
| Total | $87,833 |
Rankings
#4U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#6QS World University Rankings 2025
#6Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023