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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate3.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1553

Reading & WritingMid: 745
740780
MathMid: 775
770800

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 35
3435

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

Programs (183)

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

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Source: Wikipedia

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