Can anyone shed light on the Stanford legacy acceptance rate?

Okay, I know this might be a sensitive topic, but I'm really curious. My parents did their undergrad at Stanford and I'm considering applying there too. Are there benefits to being a legacy? What's the acceptance rate like for Stanford legacy students, if anyone happens to know? Thanks in advance.

The acceptance rate for Stanford is quite low overall, sitting at an estimated 3-4%, but when it comes to legacy students — which means a student who has at least one parent who graduated from Stanford — the acceptance rate does see a bit of an increase. While there is no official data available from Stanford regarding the legacy acceptance rate, it is generally accepted among higher education professionals that being a legacy applicant can slightly enhance your chances of admission.

This does not mean, however, that being a legacy is a surefire ticket into Stanford. It's important to note that in a competitive applicant pool, being a legacy is just one piece of the overall application. Stanford still has rigorous academic and extracurricular standards that you have to meet. Even though legacy status may be a slight boost, it doesn't override the need for a strong academic record, impressive extracurriculars, and compelling essays.

Furthermore, Stanford has stated that legacy status is only really taken into consideration during the early decision admission round. So if you're considering applying as a legacy, keep in mind that you may have a slightly higher chance of acceptance within the early decision round, but not in the regular decision round.Ultimately, while being a legacy can potentially act as a small nudge in your favor, it's still worthwhile making sure the other aspects of your application are as strong as they can be. Good luck with your application!