In 2022, the admission rate of Stanford University was as low as 4.3%, which was lower than that of well-known rattan schools. Because of this, Stanford University is praised by many media as "the university with the lowest admission rate" and "the most difficult university to enter".
Why?
1, it is difficult for Stanford University to apply.
2. The undergraduate application requires graduation from high school, with IELTS score of 7.5, TOEFL 105 or above, high school GPA score of 3.8, ACT score of 32, and minimum SAT score of 2,000.
3. Compared with the requirements of the University of Florida, Clemson University and Texas Agricultural University for IELTS 6.0, it is more difficult for the university to apply for IELTS.
First, Stanford University undergraduate application conditions
1, TOEFL: 100.
2.GPA: 4.0。
(1) Stanford University itself does not require but recommends that international students submit TOEFL scores, and does not set minimum TOEFL score requirements; Note that the school does not recognize IELTS scores, nor does it accept SAT or ACT scores instead of language scores.
(2) Stanford University requires the submission of SAT or ACT+ writing scores, and it is recommended to submit SATI test scores, but it is not an absolute requirement. The new SAT scores of undergraduate freshmen require reading and writing 720-790, including reading 36-40 and mathematics 730-800. The average range of ACT is 3 1-35.
Second, Stanford University master's application conditions
1, degree background requirements: a four-year regular university graduate with a bachelor's degree.
2. Language requirements: Except for some master's programs offered by the School of Engineering, all other programs (master's degree and doctor's degree) require TOEFL scores not less than 100, and there is no single requirement; The master of engineering requires TOEFL to be no less than 89 points, and there is no single requirement; Toefl validity 18 months; IELTS requires specific project applications.
3.GPA requirements: there is no minimum GPA score requirement.
4.GRE requirements: GRE scores are required for all majors except LSAT, MCAT and GMAT required by Division College, Medical College and Business College respectively.