Stanford University

Stanford, California
4-year Private university
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Overview

Stanford University is a private institution established in 1885 with suburban setting located at Stanford. It is ranked 5 in National Universities in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $51,354 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,062. It practices quarter-based academic calendar.

#5 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Stanford, California
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1885
Selectivity Very High
Size Medium
7,064 Undergraduates
Website https://www.stanford.edu/

Learning

4:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Engineering
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$72,487
Cost of Attendance
$13,857
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $51,354
Outstate Tuition Fee $51,354
Room and Board Fees $15,763
$85,700 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

5% (Very High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Most Difficult
$90 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
4.18 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Recommended
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

100 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is native language or the primary language of instruction at current secondary school

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Jan
02
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Mar
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
16
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$53,337 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$51,614 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $72,487
98% Students with need received Financial Aid
100% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 16
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid Profile, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Not Available

Other Scholarships

Not Available

Students

7,064 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
98% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
94% Students graduate within 6 years