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Stanford University

Stanford, California 94305

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Stanford University is a private institution in Stanford with particular strength in computer science and engineering. With an average SAT of 1553, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

93% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $124,080 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,136.

Established
1891
Motto
Die Luft der Freiheit weht
Mascot
Stanford Tree (unofficial)
Type
Private research university
Conference
Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band (LSJUMB) and appears at football games
Division
Division I

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4%Acceptance
1553SAT Avg
7,841Students
6:1Student:Faculty
93%Grad Rate
$124,080Earnings 10yr
$12,136Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Stanford University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate3.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1553

Reading & WritingMid: 745
740780
MathMid: 775
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3435

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

3.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1553

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,484
Room & Board$19,922
Books & Supplies$825
Total Cost of Attendance$82,162
Average Net Price$12,136
Median Debt at Graduation$12,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$127

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K-$79
$30–48K-$350
$48–75K$1,323
$75–110K$8,816
$110K+$50,452

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,136

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

9400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$9,851

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

56

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (183)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,841
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Black 8%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 27%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.8%
Freshman Retention97.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$102,887
8 Years$109,851
10 Years$124,080

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$110,900
Men
$166,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#4
Washington Monthly
#13

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
28 mi(49 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
321 mi(556 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
431 mi(747 min)

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