Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
Very HighA college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Stanford are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or students of color.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
20%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
HighThere are 24% more male students than female students enrolled at Stanford University with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Stanford has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,630
|
| Women |
7,751
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
HighStanford serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
53%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
$80,275 per year14% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
17,381| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=243744 IPEDS survey data for Stanford University.
