7,034
Students
51,729
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
4%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Stanford University is a University institution located in Stanford, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-2004
United States
Stanford, CA 94305-2004
United States
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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African American/Black Studies |
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American Indian/Native American Studies |
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American Studies |
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Area Studies Related |
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Asian American Studies |
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Asian Studies (East) |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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German Studies |
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Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-American/Chicano Studies |
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Latin American Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences |
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Biometry/biometrics |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Related |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer Science |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical/space Engineering |
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Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering |
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Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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Industrial Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Petroleum Engineering |
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Systems Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering/industrial Management |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Ancient/classical Greek |
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Chinese |
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Classics And Classical Languages |
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Comparative Literature |
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Foreign Languages And Literatures |
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French |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Linguistics |
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Slavic Languages |
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Spanish |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Interdisciplinary Studies |
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Mathematics And Computer Science |
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Science, Technology And Society |
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Systems Science And Theory |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Studies |
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Natural Resources/conservation Related |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry |
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Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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Geology/earth Science |
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Geophysics And Seismology |
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Materials Science |
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Physics |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Public Policy Analysis |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology |
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Archeology |
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Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government |
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Sociology |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art |
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Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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Dramatic/theater Arts |
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Film/cinema/video Studies |
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Fine/studio Arts |
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Industrial And Product Design |
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Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43,997
Applied
2,118
Accepted
7,034
Enrolled
Female Admissions
20,992
Females Applied
1,087
Females Accepted
5%
Male Admissions
23,005
Males Applied
1,031
Males Accepted
4%
Applying
90
Application Fee
3.94
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 3rd | April 1st | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
Transfer | March 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile |
75th Percentile |
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ACT Composite | 31 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,703
Fees
651
Full-time student fees
15,763
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
51,729
Avg. Financial Aid Package
53,337
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,968
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,059
Avg. Loan Aid
10,434
Avg. Grant Aid
48,039
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
92%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
7,034
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
58%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 15.88% |
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Black or African American | 6.39% |
White or Caucasian | 36.19% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.07% |
Asian | 20.68% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.34% |
Two or more races | 9.95% |
Other | 0.4% |
Gender
Male (51.48%)
Female (48.52%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 93% |
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
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
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
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 |
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Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | ||
Rock Climbing | No | ||
Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Sailing | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | 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 | No | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Archery | No | No | |
Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Bowling | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Crew | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Gymnastics | No | Division 1 | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 1 | ||
Racquetball | No | ||
Rock Climbing | No | ||
Rowing | No | Division 1 | |
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
1,637
Total Faculty
4:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,613
Part-time - 24
Male - 1,197
Female - 440