A+
Rating
Private
Type
20,993
Students
$52,857
Tuition
4%
Acceptance
#2
Ranking
Large Suburb
Campus Setting
Stanford University is a large private university located in Stanford, CA ranked 2ndin America. It has a total of 8,290 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, accepting 4.34% of applicants. Stanford University offers 227 different majors and is best known for its human biology, industrial management, and earth sciences programs, which are all nationally ranked 1st. With a tuition cost of $52,857 per year, Stanford University is very high-priced. 89.2% of students graduate beginning the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After graduation, alumni go on to earn about $94,000 per year, which is 126% over the national median.
Stanford University
National Average
$74,570/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$25,315/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Stanford University
National
1440 - 1570
67% of students submit
82%
30 - 35
50% of students submit
Required
$90
Full-Time
Part-Time
50%
83%
50%
15%
2%
1%
13% Computer Science
9% Business Administration and Management, General
6% Mechanical Engineering
73% Others
13%
640 Graduates
9%
431 Graduates
6%
315 Graduates
6%
310 Graduates
5%
231 Graduates
4%
212 Graduates
3%
152 Graduates
2%
125 Graduates
Students
Professors
5
9,820,841
$113,338
99%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Stanford University
National
$70,400
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$94,000
6 Years After Graduation
89%