The average acceptance rate at Stanford over the past 10 years is 4.37%, and the most recent acceptance rate is 3.61%. Stanford maintains an extremely selective admissions process, making it very difficult for applicants to be admitted.
The average yield (enrollment rate) over the period is 80.32%, and the 2025 yield is 81.91%. Overall, the yield has increased by 1.91% from 2015 to 2025.
The number of Stanford applicants increased by 6.69% (3,593 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 34.89% overall.
Key Takeaways: Stanford Admission Metrics
Acceptance Rate Overview
The current acceptance rate for the 2025 admission cycle is 3.61%, demonstrating consistent admission standards over the past decade. The stability of this rate suggests that Stanford maintains a predictable and steady admissions environment for prospective students.
Yield Rate & Enrollment Patterns
The admission yield (the percentage of admitted students who enroll) for the 2025 academic year is 81.91%. This stable yield rate reflects consistent conversion of admissions offers into actual enrollments at Stanford. The stability indicates predictable enrollment outcomes and sustainable admission practices.
Application Volume & Admission Trends
For the 2025 admission cycle, Stanford received approximately 57,326 applications, admitted 2,067 students, and enrolled 1,693 students. The rising application volume trend indicates that Stanford is attracting an increasing number of prospective students over time. This growth in applications typically reflects enhanced institutional visibility, improved marketing initiatives, or increasing perceived value in the higher education market.
Acceptance Rate Changes
Stanford 10-Year Admission Rate Summary: The acceptance rate trends at Stanford over the past decade show a relatively stable trend, with fluctuations in both directions. The average acceptance rate over this period is 4.37%, while the most recent rate stands at 3.61%. This data reflects the institution's evolving competitiveness in the higher education admissions landscape.
For the most recent admission cycle (2025), the acceptance rate is 3.61%. By gender, the average acceptance rate for men is 4.11% and for women is 4.65%.
The following table and chart show how acceptance rates at Stanford have changed over the past 10 years (2015-2025).
Admission Yield (Enrollment Rate) Changes
Stanford has demonstrated an improvement in admission yield over the past 10 years. The institution's yield rate has increased from 80.37% in 2015 to 81.91% in 2025, representing a 1.91% increase. The 10-year average yield stands at 80.32%, reflecting strengthening enrollment performance.
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in yield at Stanford from 2015 to 2025. The admission yield has increased by 1.91% over this period.
Applicants, Admitted, and Enrolled Headcount Changes
Over the past 10 years, The average number of applicants is 49,365, the average number of admitted is 2,129, and the average number of first-year enrolled students is 1,706.
The number of Stanford applicants increased by 6.69% (3,593 applicants) compared to the previous year. Over the entire 10-year period, applicants increased by 34.89% overall.
The following table and chart show the changes of applicants, admitted, and enrolled headcount at Stanford University from 2015 to 2025.
Compare Acceptance Rate Change to Similar Colleges
The following table compares Stanford University' acceptance rate to similar schools.