Stanford University Wait List Acceptance Rate

Wait List Acceptance Rate

Stanford University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 5.1%, with 483 students offered a place and 25 ultimately accepted. This represents a significant decline from the previous year's rate of 12.53%, where 607 were offered and 76 accepted. Additionally, acceptance rates have fluctuated considerably over the past decade, with rates reaching a high of 30.47% in 2020 and dropping to as low as 0% in several years, highlighting the inconsistency and unpredictability of the wait list process. Historical trends show a general downward trajectory in acceptance rates, particularly in recent years, indicating higher selectivity.