Stanford University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1470 | 1570 |
| 2022 | 1470 | 1570 |
| 2023 | 1500 | 1580 |
| 2024 | 1500 | 1580 |
Application Timeline
Application Methods
π Great Fit If You Are:
World-changers
if you don't just want to study the world, but shape it, Stanford equips and expects you to.
Creative builders
if you love prototyping, launching, testing, and pivoting, this is a startup school in spirit.
Interdisciplinary thinkers
if you want to mix neuroscience with ethics or CS with law, Stanford makes it seamless.
Optimistic realists
if you believe the world can get better and you're ready to put in the work, Stanford resonates.
Fearless learners
if you're not afraid of failure and thrive on feedback and fast growth, this is your ecosystem.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Structure-seekers
Stanford gives freedom and expects self-direction; if you want rigid curricula, it may feel adrift.
Cozy community lovers
while friendly, the culture is fast-moving and self-driven, not always warm or close-knit.
Low-key relaxers
the sun may shine, but the drive here runs deep; pressure is ambient, not explicit.
Non-risk-takers
if you want to be told what to do or fear ambiguity, Stanford's chaos can overwhelm.
Ivory tower purists
Stanford values application over abstraction; theory matters, but so does traction.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
60-75Β°F (15-24Β°C)
Mild and sunny, occasional rain showers, perfect for outdoor activities
summer
75-85Β°F (24-29Β°C)
Warm and dry, foggy mornings, cool evenings
fall
65-80Β°F (18-27Β°C)
Indian summers, clear skies, perfect weather
winter
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Mild with occasional rain, rarely freezing
Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures year-round
βοΈAverage 260 sunny days per year
π©βππ¨βπ Demographics
Gender Ratio
Ethnic Distribution
π Popular Majors
Campus Area Dining
Nearby Areas
Downtown Palo Alto with diverse dining options
San Francisco with diverse dining options