Stanford University

At a glance

Admission rate

3.6%

Total (middle 50%)

1510–1580

Undergraduates

7,554

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test required Applicants must send an SAT or ACT score.

Stanford requires ACT or SAT scores from first-year applicants (self-reported; official reports only if enrolling). The page does not name the entry term explicitly; it states English proficiency tests cannot substitute for the ACT/SAT requirement for international applicants. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admission.stanford.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1510–1580

Reading and Writing

740–780

Math

770–800

Average total

1553

ACT composite (middle 50%)

34–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common AppCommon Application required; $100 nonrefundable fee or fee waiver request. QuestBridge has a separate section on the site.

Application fee

$100

Phone

(650) 723-2300

Source: School's page (admission.stanford.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$68,544per year

Average net price

$12,307What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

92%

First-year retention

98%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$125,340

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study