International applicants · 2026–27
Stanford University: what international applicants need
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Deadlines
- Restrictive Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027
- Application fee
- $100International applicantsUS applicants: $100
- Common App fee waiver
- Accepted
- SAT / ACT
- RequiredTests used: SAT without essay or ACT without science or writingThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- 2 teacher recommendations · Counselor recommendation · Mid-year report
- Also required
- Common App personal essay · Self-reported courses and grades · Portfolio