Stanford University
Stanford
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Stanford University, in Stanford, California, is a prestigious private research institution known for its academic excellence and innovation. Notable graduate programs include the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the School of Engineering (especially in computer science and electrical engineering), and the Stanford Law School. The School of Medicine is also renowned for its biomedical research and clinical training. Stanford's close ties to Silicon Valley enhance its focus on entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology.
This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.
Decision Breakdown
- Accepted
- 5,065
- 26.0% of decisions
- Rejected
- 12,066
- 61.9% of decisions
- Interview
- 1,587
- 8.1% of decisions
- Wait Listed
- 770
- 4.0% of decisions
Average Scores
- Avg UGPA
- 3.84
- Avg GRE Quant
- 253
- Avg GRE Verbal
- 231
- Avg GRE Writing
- 4.9
Year-over-Year Comparison
by calendar year| Decision | 2025↓ | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | 226 (21.0%) | 186 (21.8%) |
| Rejected | 695 (64.7%) | 515 (60.3%) |
| Interview | 115 (10.7%) | 111 (13.0%) |
| Wait Listed | 38 (3.5%) | 42 (4.9%) |
Popular Programs
- 1Computer Science2228 results
- 2Electrical Engineering1104 results
- 3Economics1076 results
- 4Physics847 results
- 5Mechanical Engineering770 results
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Latest Results
View all results for Stanford University| School | Program | Added On | Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stanford University | Translational Research and Applied MedicineMasters | Apr 11, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 31 | |
Rejected on Mar 31 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Stanford University | Comparative LiteraturePhD | Apr 11, 2026 | Rejected on Jan 24 | |
Rejected on Jan 24 Fall 2026 International | ||||
It was my 2nd favorite Comparative Literature program! Too bad the faculty member left the department. And I prefer MTL to CL. | ||||
Stanford University | PhilosophyPhD | Apr 10, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 07 | |
Accepted on Apr 07 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.90 | ||||
Admitted off the waitlist! | ||||
Stanford University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 09 | |
Rejected on Apr 09 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.90 | ||||
Stanford University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 09 | |
Rejected on Apr 09 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Expected | ||||
Stanford University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 09 | |
Rejected on Apr 09 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.93 | ||||
Expected since it’s so late in the cycle, but no idea why they took so long to send the result seeing as people were getting accepted/waitlisted/rejected back in February. | ||||
Stanford University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 09 | |
Rejected on Apr 09 Fall 2026 International | ||||
devastating | ||||
Stanford University | Mechanical EngineeringPhD | Apr 09, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 09 | |
Rejected on Apr 09 Fall 2026 International | ||||
Stanford University | Civil And Environmental EngineeringPhD | Apr 07, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 07 | |
Rejected on Apr 07 Fall 2026 International GPA 3.71 | ||||
Stanford University | CompositionOther | Apr 06, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 06 | |
Accepted on Apr 06 Fall 2026 International | ||||
DMA | ||||