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Stanford University
Snapshot
Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
4%
SAT Range
1500-1580
ACT Range
33-35
Student/Faculty Ratio
13:1
Total Enrollments
18,283
Total Cost
$82,162
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$18,279
Main Address
Stanford, CA 94305
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A+
Admissions & Acceptance
A+
Retention & Graduation
A+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Summary
What makes Stanford University unique?

Founded in 1885, Stanford University is a private research university in the San Francisco metro area and has a total undergraduate enrollment of about 17,000 students. Stanford is made up of three schools with over 40 undergraduate academic departments, and popular graduate programs including medicine, law, and business. The campus was rebuilt after the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and is now known for its mission-style architecture, with the Stanford Memorial Church at the epicenter of campus life. 

Stanford is on a quarter-based academic calendar with tuition and fees exceeding $50,000 annually. The school is one of the most highly regarded research institutions and has produced numerous Fulbright and Rhodes Scholars.

In addition to its strong scholastic traditions, Stanford is also known for its local rivalry with UC Berkeley, and their annual meeting known as the “Big Game” takes place at the Rose Bowl. Notable alumni include actress Reese Witherspoon, author John Steinbeck, and former President of the United States, Herbert Hoover.

Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 18,283
Men 53%
Women 47%
Total Enrollments (2022) 18,283
White 26%
International (Non-Citizen) 25%
Asian 20%
Hispanic or Latino 13%
Multiracial 7%
Black or African American 6%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$57,693
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$57,693
Books
$1,350
On Campus Room & Board
$18,619

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 5,643
Master's 46%
Bachelor's 32%
Doctoral 22%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2022) 5,643
Engineering 25%
Mathematics and Science 16%
Human and Social Sciences 16%
Business 13%
Computer Technology 12%
Healthcare 5%
Legal and Law 5%
Education and Liberal Arts 5%
Art and Design 1%
Communication and Media 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Online Programs
Program
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Chemical Engineering
 
 
 
 
Civil Engineering, General
 
 
 
 
Computational And Applied Mathematics
 
 
 
 
Computer Science
 
 
 
 
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
 
 
 
 
Engineering/Industrial Management
 
 
 
 
Materials Engineering
 
 
 
 
Mechanical Engineering
 
 
 
 
Medical Informatics
 
 
 
 
Statistics, General
 
 
 
 
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized Accreditations
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Vaden Health Center)
  • Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs (Department of Psychiatry - Clinical Psychology Program)
  • Professional Psychology (RPSY) - Postdoctoral residency programs (Department of Psychiatry - Clinical Child Psychology Program)
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
  • Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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4.5 Based on 16 Reviews
Career Preparation
A
Students and Culture
A-
Facilities
A+
Activities and Groups
A
Career Preparation

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4.25 Based on 14 Reviews
A Excellent

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Students and Culture

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4.1875 Based on 7 Reviews
A- Excellent

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Facilities

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4.9375 Based on 6 Reviews
A+ Excellent

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Activities and Groups

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4.625 Based on 9 Reviews
A Excellent

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