Stanford Sends Admission Letters Ahead of Schedule

Stanford University has accepted its first batch of students for the Class of 2016, admission officials said Friday. 

The Office of Undergraduate Admission sent acceptance letters to 755 students seeking admission to the university through the Restrictive Early Action admission program.

While they were set to be distributed on Dec. 15, the letters were sent ahead of schedule. 

The students were selected from 5,880 applicants vying for a spot through the Restrictive Early Action admission program. Last year, 5,929 students applied -- a university record.

Admission decisions were emailed Friday afternoon to all applicants, whether admitted, denied, or deferred to the regular decision pool. Students who were invited to attend may consider all their college options before making a decision by May 1, university officials said.  

"We continue to attract an exceptional number of highly competitive candidates and we are honored by the interest they have shown in Stanford," said Richard Shaw, Dean of Admissions. More than 28,000 students are expected to apply for regular admission by Jan. 1.

For more information about deadlines visit this section of the university's website.

--Bay City News contributed to this report