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Stanford University

Stanford, CA · West Coast

STEM powerhouse

US #4

At the heart of Silicon Valley, a global benchmark for innovation and entrepreneurship, balancing strength in computer science and engineering with humanities and social sciences.

National rank

Acceptance rate

3.9%

SAT middle range

1500 – 1580

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$62,484

Undergraduates

7,800

International students

14%

Type

Private

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

SAT/ACT required

Early round

REA 11/1

Regular Decision (RD)

early Jan

Supplemental essays

3 short essays (including the famous letter to your future roommate) + short answers

Deadlines reflect recent typical dates and can shift slightly each year — always confirm on the school's official site before submitting.

Strong majors

Computer ScienceEngineeringEconomicsBiologyPsychology

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