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Stanford University

📍 Stanford, California • United States

Stanford University is a premier private research institution situated in Silicon Valley, California. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering interdisciplinary research, and beautiful Mission Revival-style campus.

Testing Policy

Test-Required

Stanford has reinstated its standardized testing requirement for students applying for fall 2026 entry onward. SAT or ACT scores are evaluated holistically within the context of high school background.

Institutional Selectivity

Most Competitive (~3.6%)

Historical aggregate acceptance rate ranges between 3.6% and 3.9% across over 55,000 global applicants.

Language Proficiency

Required for Non-Native

Non-native English speakers who have not studied in an English-medium curriculum for at least three full years are expected to submit English proficiency results.

Key Application Timelines & Rounds

Restrictive Early Action (Non-Binding)

Deadline: November 1

Decision: Mid-December

Regular Decision

Deadline: January 5

Decision: Late March / Early April

🛡️ Verified for the 2025-2026 / 2026-2027 cycle policy update academic cycle against institutional admissions portals.

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