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How UNIQLO gave me a Full-Ride Scholarship to Stanford University
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How UNIQLO gave me a Full-Ride Scholarship to Stanford University

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by Tomoko from Japan πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

From the mountains of the Peruvian jungle to the world: My challenging path to a full scholarship at Stanford
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From the mountains of the Peruvian jungle to the world: My challenging path to a full scholarship at Stanford

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by Stella Maris from Peru πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ

How I got into Stanford University with a full-ride as a low-income & first-gen international student
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How I got into Stanford University with a full-ride as a low-income & first-gen international student

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by Juliana from Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

Stanford Class of 2028 acceptance story: Connecting a clothing business, mobile app, and an upbringing in Brazil
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Stanford Class of 2028 acceptance story: Connecting a clothing business, mobile app, and an upbringing in Brazil

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by Gabriela from Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

From public school in Brazil to a full-ride scholarship at Stanford University Class of 2027
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From public school in Brazil to a full-ride scholarship at Stanford University Class of 2027

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by Nathaly from Brazil πŸ‡§πŸ‡·

Building a startup and getting into Stanford Class of 2027
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Building a startup and getting into Stanford Class of 2027

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by Dinara from Kazakhstan πŸ‡°πŸ‡Ώ

How I became the first Stanford Undergraduate student from Tajikistan
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How I became the first Stanford Undergraduate student from Tajikistan

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by Khosiyat from Tajikistan πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡―

How I got into Stanford with full financial aid as an international student from a local school in Belarus
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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 πŸ‡§πŸ‡Ύ

How I got into Stanford’s Newest PhD Program in Climate & Environment
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How I got into Stanford’s Newest PhD Program in Climate & Environment

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by hannah.mel.rea from Australia πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

Fall 2023 undergraduate

Stanford University is located in Large Suburb of Stanford, CA, USπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Admissions

Deadlines

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    • Restrictive Early Action
      Fall 2025
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2025

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2023 undergraduate

Test Scores

Fall 2023 undergraduate

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

740780

Math

770800

ACT

Composite

3435
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Supplemental Essays

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What is the most significant challenge that society faces today?

50 words

What historical moment or event do you wish you could have witnessed?

50 words

Please describe what aspects of your life experiences, interests and character would help you make a distinctive contribution as an undergraduate to Stanford University.

250 words

Briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities, a job you hold, or responsibilities you have for your family.

50 words

How did you spend your last two summers?

50 words

Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate – and us – get to know you better.

250 words

The Stanford community is deeply curious and driven to learn in and out of the classroom. Reflect on an idea or experience that makes you genuinely excited about learning.

250 words

Costs & Aid

$87,833Total Cost On Campus
$29,145Average Cost After Aid On Campus
Academic year 2023-24 *for US students
Estimated expensesAcademic 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