Stanford University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Stanford University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

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Stanford University

Stanford University, in Stanford, California, is a prestigious private research institution known for its academic excellence and innovation. Notable graduate programs include the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the School of Engineering (especially in computer ... science and electrical engineering), and the Stanford Law School. The School of Medicine is also renowned for its biomedical research and clinical training. Stanford's close ties to Silicon Valley enhance its focus on entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology.

Summary

The Stanford University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Computer Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Mechanical Engineering experienced multiple rejections, pointing to stringent criteria. Electrical Engineering welcomed numerous master's candidates, suggesting a strong acceptance rate for these applicants. Economics showed successful waitlist acceptances, reflecting a hopeful trend for late-stage applicants. Civil and Environmental Engineering had several interview opportunities, highlighting its competitive nature. Bioengineering and Translational Research programs predominantly reported rejections, emphasizing their competitive entry barriers. Physics saw both waitlisting and acceptance, indicating a selective but attainable program. Chemistry had multiple interview opportunities, underlining its competitive environment. Management Science and Engineering experienced numerous rejections despite strong applications, underscoring the program's high standards. Statistics saw both waitlisting and acceptance, suggesting a balanced yet competitive program. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs like Electrical Engineering and Economics offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others like Bioengineering remain exceptionally competitive.

24% Acceptance Rate. Based on The GRADCAFE data.

School	Program	Added On	Decision
Stanford University	Psychology PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 American
Attended on-site interviews for Neuroscience track. All interviewees were very strong and it came down to best fit with planned department research directions. Mexican American. Hometown: San Diego, CA. Undergrad: Cal Berkeley. 5.5 years as RA. Total of 13 pubs, 2 as first-author. 23 total conference abstracts (5 as first-author, 1 as a podium talk).
Stanford University	Civil Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 International GRE 168 GRE V 161 GRE AW 4.50 GPA 3.94
Your application for admission to the Structural Engineering program at Stanford University has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. We regret to inform you that the committee did not recommend you for admission to our program. Because the number of applicants far exceeds the number that can be admitted, the process of making choices is difficult and painstaking. Each year, many strong candidates must be turned down. These decisions are made conscientiously by the faculty members, who have significant experience with this process. We thank you for your interest in our program and wish you much continued success in your educational pursuits. Sincerely, Admissions Committee Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Stanford University
Stanford University	Chemical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Other on 30 Nov F19 International
To the poster below, is your admit for MS or PhD ? It's surprising to hear about the admit because the portal explicitly mentions that MS decisions will not be released before April.
Stanford University	Chemical Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 169 GRE V 170 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.93
Stanford University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Accepted on 30 Nov American
$30K stipend first 2 years, eligible for funding for next 3 years
Stanford University	Biosciences PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Interview on 30 Nov F17 American GRE 163 GRE V 164 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.60
Stanford University	Classics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 160 GRE V 166 GRE AW 6.00 GPA 3.61
Stanford University	Physics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American GRE 168 GRE V 170 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.96
No publications. Get published kids or you're out of luck, at least for hep-th. The first of what I anticipate to be a long list of rejections. I guess this is what safety schools are for.
Stanford University	Bioengineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Interview on 30 Nov F19 International
Stanford University	EESS Environmental Earth System Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 American


Stanford University	Applied Physics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F19
Stanford University	Biosciences (Cancer Biology) PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Interview on 30 Nov F20 American
Stanford University	English Literature PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F16 American GRE 142 GRE V 153 GRE AW 4.50 GPA 4.00
GPA is MA 1a/3r/0w
Stanford University	Marketing PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Other on 30 Nov F20
Has anyone heard back?
Stanford University	History PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 International
3 rejections in a row:(
Stanford University	Computer Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Other on 30 Nov F20
Deliberations have been going on for a while -- PhD students in my lab have been gone for hours at a time to help the admissions committee. I assume that if they told me that admissions decisions were finalized, it means that they'll release them soon.
Stanford University	Computer Science PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F20 American GRE 169 GRE V 169 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 3.59
Area AI/ML. Congrats to all those accepted!
Stanford University	( EE ) Electrical Engineering Masters	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Rejected on 30 Nov F18 International
Tuition is too damn high at stanford. Glad to settle for the next best university in my list :)
Stanford University	Art Practice MFA	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 International
Stanford University	Computer Science Masters	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More
Other on 30 Nov F15 International
To the posters below, I sent an email asking these questions and this was the answer: Decisions will be made by the 3rd week of March. Emails will be sent out by March 20. Hope this works.

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