Stanford University

Students applying to Stanford from Fall 2026 and future years, an ACT / SAT score is required from Indian applicants. As such, no minimum test scores have been mentioned by Stanford. But, the students must aim to get the following scores in these standardized test scores: SAT: 1510-1570, ACT: 34-35

• SAT: 1510-1570
• ACT: 34-35

Stanford University practice holistic admission policy. This means that every component of the students' application is reviewed. Few of the factors that are taken into consideration are:

• Academic excellence
• Intellectual vitality
• Extra curricular activities

For Class of 2028, Stanford Univ acceptance rate is 3.68% making it one of the most selective universities in world. It is important to have an exceptionally strong application.

BBA at Stanford is an undergraduate degree popular for a comprehensive understanding of subjects like Business and Management. The programme is ideal for Business, Entrepreneurship, Managers, and more. The university delivers various specializations for the course. Some popular specializations for BBA at Stanford are given below:

• Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• E-commerce
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Retail Management

Technically,  Stanford University is located on the West Coast of USA, however, all Ivy League schools are located in the Northeast of USA. Hence, this is the reason why Stanford is not a part of Ivy League. Even when a lot factors match - like low acceptance rate at Stanford, importance for extracurriculars and other coincinding parameters, Stanford is not an Ivy League.

The top 5 majors as per the student enrollment at Stanford University in Fall 2024 are:

• Economics
• Computer Science
• Human Biology
• Biology
• Symbolic Systems

As per an unofficial source, the top majors of this university are Social Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Engineering; Mathematics and Statistics; Psychology, etc.

The duration of Stanford University MS in Education Data Science course is 2 years. This course combines academic coursework with a mentored internship or research assistance. The application for this course has to be submitted with the following application materials:

• A Statement of Purpose
• Resume / CV
• Three letters of recommendation
• University / college transcripts
• No GRE score required for the academic year 2025-26
• TOEFL score with minimum 100 on iBT

The duration of Stanford University MS in Management course is one-year. This course offers students knowledge and leadership skills to accelerate the career growth, invest in career pivot or explore entrepreneurship. To take admission to this course, an UG degree is required. An English language proficiency score and GMAT / GRE score is also required. Two letters of recommendation, resume with at least 8 years of post-graduate professional work experience, essays, etc. are also required.

The minimum TOEFL score required to study in MIT or Stanford are: 

• MIT TOEFL cut-off: usually 100 or more
• Stanford TOEFL cut-off: also 100, and sometimes want at least 22 in each section