Stanford University
Stanford University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Stanford, CA. It enrolls about 18,446 students and admits roughly 4% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Stanford, CA 94305 |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Enrollment | 18,446 |
| Acceptance rate | 4% |
| Applicants / admitted | 53,733 / 2,099 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $62,484 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $62,484 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 93% |
| Transfer-out rate | 1% |
| Full-time retention rate | 98% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 740–780 |
| ACT middle 50% | 34–35 |
| Website | www.stanford.edu/ |
| Phone | 6507232300 |
Admissions
About 53,733 students applied and 2,099 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,699 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $62,484 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,700 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 93% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Stanford University is in Stanford, CA, Santa Clara County. Its coordinates are 37.4294, -122.1674.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Stanford University?
About 4% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 53,733 applicants.
How much does Stanford University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $62,484 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Stanford University?
About 18,446 students are enrolled.