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Stanford University
  • 4 Year
  • STANFORD, CA
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Stanford University
#2 in Best Colleges in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • STANFORD, CA
  • 1,267 reviews
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    Students at Stanford University

    About the Students

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 51 responses
    • Brilliant and humble
      39%
    • Friendly but stressed
      25%
    • Collaborative and record-breaking
      10%
    • Laid back
      10%
    • Passionate
      10%
    • Nerdy
      2%
    • Stressed
      2%
    Female Undergrads
    51%
    Male Undergrads
    49%
    Student Primary Residence
    • In-State
      35%
    • Out-of-State
      50%
    • International
      14%
    • Unknown
      0%
    Student Age
    • Under 18
      0%
    • 18-19
      34%
    • 20-21
      45%
    • 22-24
      20%
    • Over 25
      2%
    Household Income Levels
    • <$30k
      26%
    • $30k-$48k
      27%
    • $49k-$75k
      19%
    • $76k-$110k
      8%
    • $110k+
      20%

    Ethnic Diversity

    Poll
    87%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in race, ethnicity and cultural background. 68 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say the student body is very diverse in international students. 69 responses
    Racial Diversity
    • African American
      7%
    • Asian
      25%
    • Hispanic
      18%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      11%
    • Multiracial
      10%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      28%

    Politics On Campus

    Poll
    How would you describe your personal political beliefs?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Conservative
      13%
    • Moderate
      20%
    • Liberal
      53%
    • Very liberal
      13%
    Poll
    How would you describe the political beliefs of the campus as a whole?
    Based on 15 responses
    • Very conservative
      7%
    • Balanced
      47%
    • Liberal
      33%
    • Very liberal
      13%
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