Stanford University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Stanford University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

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Stanford University

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.

Summary

The Stanford University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Mechanical Engineering experienced multiple rejections, pointing to stringent criteria. Electrical Engineering welcomed numerous master's candidates, suggesting a strong acceptance rate for these applicants. Economics showed successful waitlist acceptances, reflecting a hopeful trend for late-stage applicants. Civil and Environmental Engineering had several interview opportunities, highlighting its competitive nature. Bioengineering and Translational Research programs predominantly reported rejections, emphasizing their competitive entry barriers. Physics saw both waitlisting and acceptance, indicating a selective but attainable program. Chemistry had multiple interview opportunities, underlining its competitive environment. Management Science and Engineering experienced numerous rejections despite strong applications, underscoring the program's high standards. Statistics saw both waitlisting and acceptance, suggesting a balanced yet competitive program. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs like Electrical Engineering and Economics offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others like Bioengineering remain exceptionally competitive.

24% Acceptance Rate. Based on The GRADCAFE data.

School	Program	Added On	Decision
Stanford University	Chemical Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 American GRE 158 GRE V 168 GRE AW 5.50 GPA 4.00
The rejection letter was brief, impersonal, and poorly formatted, but at least they were prompt. Little sad, but not surprising.
Stanford University	Linguistics PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F17 International
Logged in today to see "Official Document Requests", and paid a lot of $$$ for certification of my transcript (with Educational Perspective)... But I haven't received any invitation to open house, so why are they requesting my documents? Anyone else got this? Is this because my degrees are not from the States? I'm so confused (and freaked out).
Stanford University	Sociology PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 161 GRE V 168 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.82
Stanford University	Modern Thought And Literature PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American
11:11, too late to make a wish
Stanford University	English PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American GRE 148 GRE V 162 GRE AW 4.50 GPA 3.94
Not much to say, really. It was a pretty hard nut to crack, and I've learned a lot about the process the hard way. Back to the grindstone with an M.A. in hand in a couple of years!
Stanford University	Communication PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 American
Expected but still a bummer.
Stanford University	Management Science And Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F18 International
Well admission game it is
Stanford University	Mechanical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 167 GRE V 159 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 4.00
No funding. But an awesome result nevertheless.
Stanford University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 International GRE 168 GRE V 165 GRE AW 4.50
ApplyWeb. No email received. 2a/4r/1ir/5p
Stanford University	Journalism Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F20 American
Same poster as below, edited to specify Journalism.


Stanford University	Sociocultural Anthropology PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F20 American
Stanford University	Civil And Environmental Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 167 GRE V 168 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.97
Checked website, got an email later in the day to check. No funding, will probably not go, but thrilled to have gotten in!
Stanford University	Philosophy PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F17 American GPA 3.93
I went 0a/2w/11r last year and with this I have 1a/0w/7r for this year. I'd like to thank the gods of chance for this.
Stanford University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International
Stanford University	Geological Sciences Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F16 American
Not a big surprise there.
Stanford University	Mechanical Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F19 International
Like I said, the PI who interviewed me told me. That is just my anecdote, so you can always reach out to someone in the department
Stanford University	Computer Science Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 170 GRE V 161 GRE AW 4.50
IITian with one 2nd-author publication in IEEE in computer vision I have a good news for those waiting to get offers. I will be turning down the offers I have from USC, Brown, UPenn, UWMadison, UCIrvine, UWashington and Georgia Tech in few minutes. Hopefully you will get it. Good Luck everyone.
Stanford University	Advanced Mechanical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F18 International
To the Mechanical Engineering Master poster below: I see no MS rejects posted so far. Where did you see the rejection posts?
Stanford University	Mechanical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 167 GRE V 165 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.70
Stanford University	Advanced Mechanical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F17 American GPA 3.87
Was originally admitted without funding. Then got a fellowship, and now they are paying me to visit! :)

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