What are the Stanford Requirements for Admission for the incoming class?

[gaurav]

What GPA and SAT scores meet the Stanford Requirements for Admission?

 

[emma]

Stanford looks for students who not only have strong grades and test scores but also show passion, curiosity, and leadership. You’ll need top marks in challenging courses, strong SAT or ACT scores (if submitted), and thoughtful essays. They also value extracurricular activities, recommendations, and your personal story. There’s no single “perfect” profile—Stanford wants well-rounded, motivated students who stand out in their way.

 

[nishamehta]

Here are Stanford’s incoming‑class admission requirements, in ~50 words:

• Rigorous high‑school curriculum across English, math, science, social studies, and world language
• No set GPA minimum—but successful applicants average ~3.95+ and top 10% class rank
• ACT/SAT required for Fall 2026 applicants; test‑optional for Fall 2025
• Standardized test middle 50%: SAT 1470–1560, ACT 34–35
• Application: fee, Common/Coalition App, essays, counselor report, two teacher recs, mid‑year transcript
• Holistic review: testing, grades, recommendations, essays, extracurricular depth & leadership, personal qualities