Overview

Stanford University is a University institution located in Stanford, CA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 450 Jane Stanford Way
Stanford, CA  94305
United States

Contact Phone: 650-723-2091

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
American Indian/native American Studies
American/united States Studies/civilization
Area Studies, Other
Asian-american Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
German Studies
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biometry/biometrics
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient/classical Greek Language And Literature
Chinese Language And Literature
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Japanese Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General
Human Biology
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Science, Technology And Society
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources Conservation And Research, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Materials Science
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Policy Analysis, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Industrial And Product Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

55,471

Applied

2,190

Accepted

7,645

Enrolled

Female Admissions

27,139

Females Applied

1,122

Females Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

28,332

Males Applied

1,068

Males Accepted

4%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

90

Application Fee

3.96

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 2nd	April 1st
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	March 15th	May 15th

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		720	770
SAT Math		750	800
ACT Composite		34	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

57,693

Private

Fees

723

Full-time student fees

18,619

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

55,817

Avg. Financial Aid Package

59,402

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

66,349

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,485

Avg. Loan Aid

18,644

Avg. Grant Aid

53,716

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

100%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

95%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,645

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

61%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.51%
Black or African American	7.16%
White or Caucasian	27.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.88%
Asian	25.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.27%
Two or more races	10.18%
Other	0.25%

Gender

Male (49.42%)

Female (50.58%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	97%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Big Game, Gaities and Fountain Hopping

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
29 social Greek letter organizations

Most popular organizations:
Ram's Head (theatre club), Axe Committee (athletic support), Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students, Asian-American Student Association and Stanford Daily

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing			No
Rowing		Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling		Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		Division 1
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball			No
Rock Climbing			No
Rowing	No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball		Division 1	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Triathlon	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee			No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,212

Total Faculty

5:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,684

Part-time - 528

Male - 1,407

Female - 805