What GPA Do You Need for Stanford?

Stanford admits students with average GPAs of 3.96 unweighted. Most admitted students are in the top 1-5% of their class.

Stanford's average admitted GPA is 3.96 unweighted. Most admits rank in the top 1-5% of their high school class.

Stanford GPA Requirements

Metric	Value
Average GPA	3.96
Acceptance Rate	3.7%
Class Rank	Top 1-5%

What Stanford Looks For

Intellectual vitality and curiosity
Meaningful extracurricular involvement
Strong essays showing authentic voice
Impact in your community

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Last updated: January 15, 2026 | RightWay AI