I know Stanford is super competitive, but I'm wondering what the acceptance rate is for regular decision applicants. Does anyone have insights or recent data?
Stanford University is indeed one of the most competitive institutions in the country. As for the latest data available, Stanford's overall acceptance rate was approximately 3.5%. However, Stanford, like many other top-tier universities, does not officially differentiate its acceptance rates between Early Action and Regular Decision applicants. Thus, the 3.5% acceptance rate applies to both application groups.
Keep in mind that although acceptance rates provide some indication about the selectivity of a school, they do not necessarily reflect your personal chances of acceptance, as those greatly depend on your academic achievements, personal characteristics, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendations, amongst others. Ultimately, the goal should be to create an impressive, well-rounded application that reflects your strengths and interests.
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