Wait List Acceptance Rate

Stanford University's waitlist acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 is currently 0.0%, with 1,256 applicants offered waitlist spots but none admitted. This follows a historical trend of variability; for example, the Class of 2027 had a 15.02% acceptance rate from 607 offers, while the Class of 2026 had only 1.75% from 553 offers. The low acceptance rates are notable, as prior years like 2024 boasted a 36.63% acceptance rate with 850 offers, indicating a significant decline in outcomes over recent years. Overall, the data reflects a growing challenge for waitlisted applicants at Stanford, highlighting the unpredictable nature of admissions from this pool.