What division is Stanford?

Stanford competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the ACC.

What GPA do you need for Stanford?

The average GPA at Stanford is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

Stanford has an enrollment of approximately 7,841 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Stanford?

Stanford has an acceptance rate of 4%.

How do I get recruited to play at Stanford?

To get recruited at Stanford, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Stanford's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

7,841

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

Acceptance

94%

Graduation

98%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Stanford is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the ACC, located in Stanford, CA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Stanford, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

94%

Acceptance

Student:Faculty

6:1

Avg SAT

1,553

Retention

98%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$102,887

Coaching Staff1730 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Stanford Athletics

Stanford is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Stanford, CA, competing in the ACC. With an enrollment of 7,841 students, Stanford offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Stanford with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Stanford is 3.9. The school maintains a 94% graduation rate.

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