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.

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.

School Program Added On Decision
Stanford University
East Asian Languages And Cultures (EALC) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American
Stanford University
Biosciences (Biology) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 161
GRE V 164
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.87
Stanford University
Education CTE PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International

Ok Is not Harvard anyway

Stanford University
Education (SHIPS) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F18

Interview with POI, followed by interview with grad student currently under POI

Stanford University
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
Stanford University
Cancer Biology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
Stanford University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
Stanford University
Emmett Interdisciplinary Program In Environment And Resources (EIPER) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 153
GRE V 156
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.82

Told via email to check the website. First reject of many, I'm sure. Anyone have any idea how many applicants and how many interivews?

Stanford University
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F20
International

To the poster below(Stanford acceptance): I have a similar field of interest. Do you mind sharing the name of your POI? or the professor you had an interview with?

Stanford University
Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International

Applied for PhD, admitted to masters. No funding. Tuition is 50k $ a year, plus 20k $ cost of living. I will reject this offer, and will go to somewhere with financial support.

Stanford University
( EE ) Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F17
International

Did any of the interviewers tell when the results would be out?

Stanford University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 162
GRE V 167
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 4.00

Received an email titled "PhD-to-MS process" stating that "your application has been recommended to be considered for the MS program instead." No outright acceptance or rejection. Anyone else get one of these?

Stanford University
Electrical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International

With 2 years hard working research in US for a master degree, I still can not get the admission to Stanford PhD program. Sad anyway.

Stanford University
English PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American

In hindsight, it was probably a bad decision to include an LOR from Guy Fieri.

Stanford University
Applied Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

To the poster below: I just called and they said they're processing decisions and hope to mail them out by the end of the week.

Stanford University
Math (pure) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
Stanford University
History PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
Stanford University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F20
American

Had my interview today with a professor in HCI. Professor told me results will be out a couple weeks from today.

Stanford University
History PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American
Stanford University
Music Composition Other
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American

DMA in Composition. Contacted by a member of the department via phone to let me know I was accepted. Good luck to all waiting to hear back.