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Acceptance Rate History
Stanford University
CA · Current rate: 4%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.91% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 3.68% | 56,378 | 2,075 |
| 2021 | 3.95% | 55,471 | 2,190 |
| 2020 | 5.19% | 45,227 | 2,349 |
| 2019 | 4.34% | 47,498 | 2,062 |
| 2018 | 4.36% | 47,452 | 2,071 |
| 2017 | 4.73% | 44,073 | 2,085 |
| 2016 | 4.81% | 43,997 | 2,118 |
| 2015 | 5.04% | 42,497 | 2,140 |
| 2014 | 5.09% | 42,167 | 2,145 |
| 2013 | 5.69% | 38,828 | 2,208 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Stanford University's acceptance rate has decreased from 5.7% in 2013 to 3.9% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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