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Stanford University

Stanford, CAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Extremely Selective • 4% Acceptance
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4%
Accept Rate
Extremely Selective
$13,807
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
7.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$102,887
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Stanford University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Stanford, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 4%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
4% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading740 - 780
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite34 - 35
1typical 50% range36
4%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Engineering17% of degrees
Social Sciences17% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $261,816
Earnings 5yr: $283,761
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $259,944
Earnings 5yr: $289,230
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $255,667
Earnings 5yr: $331,747
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $231,917
Earnings 5yr: $314,606
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $218,808
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $214,907
Earnings 5yr: $247,797
Debt: $10,399
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $206,093
Earnings 5yr: $227,320
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $181,705
Earnings 5yr: $230,373
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,898
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $167,632
Earnings 5yr: $161,655
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,375
Earnings 5yr: $144,702
Debt: N/A
Cognitive Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,650
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $8,055
Education, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,390
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,024
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,072
Earnings 5yr: $140,707
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,125
Earnings 5yr: $94,964
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,206
Earnings 5yr: $122,212
Debt: $7,500
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,132
Earnings 5yr: $146,203
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,700
Earnings 5yr: $148,692
Debt: $12,500
Genetics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,403
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$13,807
In-State Tuition$65,910
Out-of-State Tuition$65,910
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

19%
Pell Grants
6%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$102,887
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$124,080

Completion Signals

92%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,851
Est. Monthly Payment
$106/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%
Men
52%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$80,448
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