Overview
Stanford University is a research institution located in the California town of the same name. The more than 8,000-acre campus features seven schools, the largest of which is the School of Humanities and Sciences, and 80 residential facilities. With a more than 1.6 billion dollar annual research budget, Stanford maintains multiple independent laboratories, centers, and institutes in Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as Biological and Life Sciences. More than half of Stanford’s students study abroad per year through the Bing Overseas Studies Program, which offers destinations in Australia, Cape Town, Kyoto, and more.
Acceptance Rate:
4%
Average Net Price:
$15,133
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
35
Average SAT Composite
1497
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $67,731 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $67,731 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $22,167 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$60,619
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,463
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$58,067
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
5%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$9160
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,463
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$247,998,976
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$7,400,358
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,999
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$115
Students receiving federal loans
6%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,176
Average Other Loans Per Year
$36,177
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
56378
Students Applied
1%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
58
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | May 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 |
Application Fee
$90
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1497
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
18,283
Total Number of Undergrads
8,049
0
100
74%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
95%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
117
Faculty Overview
0
100
99%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
76
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
625
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
96%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
92%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinal
School Colors
cardinal and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
516
Total Female Athletes
485
Intramural Sports
24
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Stanford University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$141,300
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
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Los Angeles
Washington
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Google LLC
Apple, Inc.
Facebook, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
Oracle Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Engineering
Research
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,000
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$115
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