Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
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Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,251 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B minus
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
Stanford University Rankings
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Stanford Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1420-1570
ACT Range
31-35
Application Fee
$90
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$20,023 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$54,547 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
2:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 71 responses82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 89 responses44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 89 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science307 Graduates
- Biology205 Graduates
- Engineering181 Graduates
- Cognitive Science106 Graduates
- Economics90 Graduates
- Political Science and Government57 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering54 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology52 Graduates
- Mathematics50 Graduates
- English47 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,752 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
614
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
67%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 95 responsesPoll
48%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 111 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$94,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%89%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 38 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Now, 60+ years after a Stanford BSME, I am astoundingly grateful for a rounded undergraduate engineering education that led to 1) a succession of rewarding employments, and through those, 2) development of cultural appreciation and of language capability in Malaysian/Indonesian - employment experiences in human relations and communication that made me a more effective and versatile engineer. So to Stanford, thanks for getting me off to a great start!
T. Savage, Seattle
T. Savage, Seattle
Stanford has developed a reputation as one of the country's great institutions of higher education, consistently ranking in the top 10 national universities. In addition to outstanding academics, Stanford is known for its great return on investment and entrepreneurial student body.This marks the second year in a row that Stanford is the most selective college in the country, a title that was traditionally held by Harvard until last year. Stanford accepted 2,138 of the 42,167 student applicants for the Class of 2018They come from diverse backgrounds, both academically and ethnically. Students are optimistic, fun, and intellectual. Bright, creative, career-oriented, friendly, socially liberal and relaxed. Students at Stanford come from around the world and will likely be some of the most interesting people you will ever meet.Stanford is among the world's leading research and teaching universities. It aspires not only to provide education but also to develop individuals.
Stanford is isolated: it's a very pretty but sometimes dull campus. Students rely on bikes: dangerous traffic jams on campus! Pre-Covid, dorm rooms small and shared: school had little options for those with crazy roommates. Wonderful research opportunities: profs open to exploration of topics of interest. Personalized education: you aren't just a face in the crowd. Library system terrific: they help! Grading is fair, not on a curve. Pre-Covid: good opportunities for extracurricular activities. Now, fewer. Online courses well put together and University IT very responsive. The university is trying hard.
Your fellow students are top-notch! That inspires you to put your best effort. Course selection relevant. Be prepared to do a lot of work! Grading is fair and transparent. Expectations clearly established early on. Much of the experience comes from extracurricular and social engagement. But worth the effort!
Your fellow students are top-notch! That inspires you to put your best effort. Course selection relevant. Be prepared to do a lot of work! Grading is fair and transparent. Expectations clearly established early on. Much of the experience comes from extracurricular and social engagement. But worth the effort!