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Stanford University

Stanford University is a large, private institution located in Stanford, ca. Founded in 1885, Stanford University offers undergraduate degrees in 183 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 7,761 undergraduates
cost $58,416 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Stanford University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 3.7%
SAT score average 1553
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $90
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Stanford University is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 5:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
5 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Computer Science
Law
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Human Biology

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $58,416
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,619
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,777
Cost of attendance* $82,162
Average financial aid package $67,883
Estimated cost $14,279 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $58,416
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,619
Books & supplies $1,350
Other expenses $3,777
Cost of attendance* $82,162
Average financial aid package $67,883
Estimated cost $14,279 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Stanford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,761, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

18,446

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
10%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
63%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Stanford University, students love their Ram's Head (theatre club), student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map NA, Stanford, CA 94305
phone 650-723-2300
address www.stanford.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Ram's head (theatre club)

Axe committee (athletic support)

Business association of stanford entrepreneurial students

Asian-american student association

Stanford daily

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Stanford University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Stanford University?

Stanford University is located in Stanford, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Stanford University? 

The acceptance rate for Stanford University is 4%.

What’s the average GPA for Stanford University?

The average high school GPA for Stanford University students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Stanford University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Stanford University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $328,648.

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