Stanford University
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 5 |
Admitted Student Stats
23%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 35
Average SAT Composite: 1497
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
18,283
Total Number of Undergrads
8,049
Classroom Sizes
0
100
74%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
95%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
5:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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. | $62,484 |
| 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. | $62,484 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,922 |
| Books and Supplies | $825 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
625
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
96%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinal
School Colors
cardinal and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Pacific-12 Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Washington
Seattle
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
50%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$141,300
What Students Are Saying
by far the most diverse, relaxed campus full of happy, friendly students of all ages. clean, green and exuding student pride everywhere you go. the best choice anyone could ever make!
Dahlton from Jackson, CA
It is the most productive, accepting, safe, and fun environment I have ever known. I gained a surrogate family in the community and all the students there. I feel incredibly fortunate to have met the people (students, faculty, and staff) I have met here and have had the opportunities I've had to mature and expand my understanding.
Laura from San Fernando, Ca
Stanford is an incredible place. It has the best research opportunities and economics in the world, and its arts facilities are exceptional and quickly becoming the best in the world as well. This unique experience is worth any amount of work done in high school to achieve it.
Josh from San Antonio, TX
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