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Stanford University

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Acceptance Rate 3.95 %
SAT Average 1,520
Tuition & Fees $56,169
Student Population 15,953
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $53,346

Academic Overview

Stanford University Campus, Stanford, CA
Stanford University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Stanford, California. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2022 tuition & fees is $56,169 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,953 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 3.95% and the graduation rate is 96% last year.
The salary after graduation from Stanford University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $141,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, Stanford's tuition & fees is $56,169. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees is $55,011.
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2022 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$56,169
Graduate$55,011
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at Stanford. The acceptance rate of Stanford is 3.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 80.23%. The average graduation rate is 96% and the transfer-out rate is 1%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $53,346 and 61% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,953 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Stanford University is 3.95 %.
Acceptance Rate
3.95%
Graduation Rate for Stanford University is 96 %
Graduation Rate
96%
Transfer-out Rate for Stanford University is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Stanford University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Stanford University is 15,953
Student Population
15,953
Student to Faculty Ratio for Stanford University is 4 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
4 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $53,346 at Stanford University.
Financial Aid Amount
$53,346

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressStanford, CA 94305
Phone650-723-2300
WEBwww.stanford.edu/
Admissionadmission.stanford.edu/
Online Applicationcommonapp.org/
Financial Aidfinancialaid.stanford.edu/
Net Price Calculatorfinancialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/calculator/index.html?tab=net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionexploredegrees.stanford.edu/veterans/
Athleticparents.stanford.edu/2015/11/09/stanford-athletics-registers-high-graduation-rates/
Disability Servicediversityandaccess.stanford.edu/disability-access

Offered Degrees

Stanford offers 235 major programs through online and on-site education where 11 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree630
Master's Degree9411
Post Master's Degree70
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship690
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

Stanford University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Stanford University.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassGraduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:12,614)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,169)

Veterans Benefits

Stanford University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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