Stanford University
CA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 3.8% | 1,839 | 91.6% | 1,550 |
| 2024-2025 | 3.6% | 1,693 | 91.9% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 3.9% | 1,699 | 93.0% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 3.7% | 1,736 | 95.1% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 4.0% | 1,757 | 95.6% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Princeton University
- Yale University
- Columbia University
- University of Pennsylvania
- California Institute of Technology
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Stanford University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Chicago
- Vanderbilt University
- Brown University
- Duke University
- Johns Hopkins University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Stanford University?
Stanford University admits 3.8% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Stanford University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Stanford University is 1520–1570, with a median score of 1550. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1520; students at the 75th percentile scored 1570.
What ACT score do I need for Stanford University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Stanford University is 34–36, with a median of 35.
How much does Stanford University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Stanford University is $67,731. Room and board is approximately $22,944. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Stanford University?
Stanford University's 6-year graduation rate is 91.6%. The first-year retention rate is 97.5%.
How many students attend Stanford University?
Stanford University enrolls 7,346 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Stanford University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.