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Stanford University

Stanford, CAPrivate7,554 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
3.6%
SAT middle 50%
1510–1580
ACT middle 50%
34–35
Next deadline
Jan 5
Application fee
$100

From the Common App 2026–27 grid
Nov 1, 2026 Restrictive Early Action Non-binding Closed
Jan 5, 2027 Regular Decision Non-binding 56 days left
Source: content.commonapp.org · checked Oct 31, 2026 · How we check

Restrictive Early Action: October 15 (see official page) Restrictive Early Action: November 1 (see official page) Regular Decision: December 5 (see official page) Regular Decision: January 5 (see official page)

Application Common Application
Testing SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essays 2 essay prompts listed on the official page
Fee $100

Tuition & fees
$68,544
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$125,340
6-year graduation
92%
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