SAT Policy: RequiredAcceptance Rate: 3.7%
Stanford University SAT Score & Admissions
Stanford University requires standardized test scores for first-year and transfer admissions, evaluating them within the context of each applicant’s unique educational background.
Average SAT
1535
Composite (400–1600)
Middle 50%
1500–1570
25th to 75th percentile
Reading & Writing
730–780
Middle 50% range
Mathematics
770–800
Middle 50% range
Advice for Nigerian & International Applicants
Stanford requires SAT/ACT scores. Demonstrating intellectual vitality alongside 1500+ scores is vital for competitive international admissions.
Application Timing
Application Deadlines & Majors
Key Deadlines
Early Action / Decision:November 1 (Restrictive Early Action)
Regular Decision:January 5
Popular Majors
Computer ScienceHuman BiologyEngineeringEconomicsSymbolic Systems
Last verified: August 2026Official Admissions Page
Stanford SAT FAQs
What SAT score do I need for Stanford University?
Admitted students generally score in the middle 50% range of 1500 to 1570.