Overview
Student Population
| Location | Stanford, California |
| Online | stanford.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Stanford, California, Stanford University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 55,471 prospective students applied, and 2,190 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,757 enrolled in the school. 16,605 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,075 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $55,473 plus fees of $696. Stanford is ranked 2 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Stanford is rated within the top 1% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Stanford University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#2 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in California
#1 in Best Private Colleges in California
#6 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1470/1570 |
| ACT | 34/35 |
| GPA | 3.96 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $90 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,305 |
| Other Fees | $696 |
| Room and Board | $17,860 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,564 |
| Total One Year Cost | $78,898 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 21% |
| General Studies | 16% |
| Engineering | 15% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243744 IPEDS survey data for Stanford University.
Current students may use the Stanford University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.