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