Stanford University

Yes, Stanford University invites applicants globally including India. However, to get selected, students need to secure excellent marks in previous qualifying exams. Plus take the university or language exams, if required.  

Yes, Stanford University invites applicants globally including India. However, to get selected, students need to secure excellent marks in previous qualifying exams. Plus take the university or language exams, if required.  

Yes, standardized entrance tests like SAT or ACT are required to be submitted by first-year students. 

There are no minimum scores required to be admitted. Indian students can submit their scores by themselves. 

• A typical SAT score among the admitted students ranges between 1510 and 1570.  
• For ACT, a score between 34 and 35 may be considered a good score. 

To build a Stanford-style profile as an Indian student, you would have to move away from traditional applications showing high scores only and show initiative, real-world impact and innovation. 

Stanford values the learners who solve real world issues, take initiatives and did something for the society. 

Yes, the teacher recommendations and academic transcripts must be translated into English. Also, the original copies should also be submitted (if applicable). Note that for UG international students, ACT / SAT scores have to be submitted. Documents required for admission to UG courses of Stanford are-

• School report form 
• Counsellor LOR
• LORs from two teachers

As the name of the intake suggests, the Restrictive Early Action at Stanford restricts International not apply for any other private university's Early Action or Early Decision program, so apply only if you meet the given conditions -

• Stanford is the only choice you have
• Your academic profile (grades 9 to 11th) is already outstanding

Apply for Regular Decision if you need time to retake SAT/ACT exams, boost scores or complete extracurricular projects. 

The UG students who received an offer letter from Stanford University should confirm their enrollment and accept the offer by Early May 2026. 

The mentioned deadline is applicable to both kinds of Stanford applications: Early Action and Regular Decision. For Stanford PG courses, the date would be mentioned in the offer letter as the deadlines can vary. 

Mostly for UG courses, Stanford Uni do not need language proficiency scores. It is not a mandatory requirement. Students can send the test scores if they want to. English is a pre-requisite for studied at Stanford University. 

Stanford Uni meets the full financial need of the UG students. The tuition fee is covered for the students with family income under USD 150,000. Whereas, for students with tuition, room, and board, are covered for undergraduates with family incomes below USD 100,000. 

There are many transportation services at Stanford like Parking facilities and shuttle service. There are sustainable commuting options so you can get around campus without car. Other services include emergency rides.