Stanford University

Private
StanfordCA
Suburb

Estimated Net Cost

(per year)
$18k

Estimated Post Grad Salary

(per year)
$110k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
Excellent
Stanford University is a private university located in Stanford, California, founded in 1885. Known for its prestigious academic programs, particularly in engineering, computer science, and entrepreneurship, it is globally recognized for its cutting-edge research and innovation. One unique detail is its sprawling campus with stunning architecture and outdoor art installations, providing an inspiring environment for learning and creativity.

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      Tuition and Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at Stanford University: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at Stanford University. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Most Recent Tuition Costs

      Understanding Tuition Costs at Stanford University: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at Stanford University. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

      Yearly4 years
      Tuition and Fees
      $62,484$249,936
      Room and Board
      $19,922$79,688
      Books and Supplies
      $825$3,300
      Other expenses
      $4,602$0
      Sticker Price$87,833$332,924

      Historical Tuition Costs

      Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $1,988 per year over the next three years, reaching $64,472 in 2024, and $66,460 in 2025, and $68,448 in 2026.

      Return On Education

      Investing in higher education is a pivotal step towards future prosperity. It's essential to weigh the upfront costs against the potential for increased lifetime earnings and career opportunities. Our ROEdu score aims to help you understand tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, alongside the long-term benefits of earning a degree. By making informed decisions about where and what you study, you can maximize the return on your educational investment, turning the cost of your degree into a foundation for future success and financial security.

      999
      Stanford University stands in the premier league, positioned within the top institutions for return on education, delivering unparalleled value and setting its graduates on a path to remarkable success.

      Admissions

      Stanford University admissions is highly selective with an acceptance rate of 4%. The application deadline can be found on the institution's website.
      Admission Rate
      4%
      Graduation Rate
      95%

      Admissions Requirements

      SAT Range
      1500 - 1580
      ACT Range
      33 - 35
      High School GPA

      N/A

      Key dates

      Application Deadline
      See college website
      Early Decision Date
      See college website
      Early Action Date
      See college website

      Majors & Degrees

      Explore the range of academic programs offered at this institution.
      Sciences22 programs
      Computer Science
      Bachelor's Degree
      Computer Science
      Master's Degree
      Computer Science
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Cellular Biology
      Master's Degree
      Cellular Biology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Microbiology
      Master's Degree
      Microbiology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Pathology & Physiology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Neuroscience
      Master's Degree
      Neuroscience
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Other Biomedical Sciences
      Master's Degree
      Other Biomedical Sciences
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Science & Society
      Bachelor's Degree
      Cognitive Science
      Bachelor's Degree
      Cognitive Science
      Master's Degree
      Geology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Geology
      Master's Degree
      Geology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Psychology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Psychology
      Master's Degree
      Psychology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Urban Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Interdisciplinary3 programs
      Area Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Area Studies
      Master's Degree
      Area Studies
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Natural Resources4 programs
      Natural Resources Conservation
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Sustainability Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Sustainability Studies
      Master's Degree
      Engineering37 programs
      Aerospace Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Aerospace Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Aerospace Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Aerospace Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Biomedical Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Biomedical Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Biomedical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Chemical Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Chemical Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Chemical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Chemical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Civil Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Civil Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Civil Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Civil Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Electrical Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Electrical Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Electrical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Electrical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Environmental Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Materials Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Materials Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Materials Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Mechanical Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Mechanical Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Mechanical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Mechanical Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Petroleum Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Petroleum Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Petroleum Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Other Engineering
      Bachelor's Degree
      Other Engineering
      Master's Degree
      Other Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Other Engineering
      Doctoral Degree – Other
      Engineering Support Fields
      Bachelor's Degree
      Engineering Support Fields
      Master's Degree
      Engineering Support Fields
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      History3 programs
      History
      Bachelor's Degree
      History
      Master's Degree
      History
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Ethnic & Cultural StudiesBachelor's Degree
      Communications3 programs
      Communication & Media Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Communication & Media Studies
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Linguistics19 programs
      PR & Advertising
      Master's Degree
      Language Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Language Studies
      Master's Degree
      Language Studies
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      East Asian Languages
      Bachelor's Degree
      East Asian Languages
      Master's Degree
      East Asian Languages
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Slavic Languages
      Bachelor's Degree
      Slavic Languages
      Master's Degree
      Slavic Languages
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Germanic Languages
      Bachelor's Degree
      Germanic Languages
      Master's Degree
      Germanic Languages
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Romance Languages
      Bachelor's Degree
      Romance Languages
      Master's Degree
      Romance Languages
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Classical Languages
      Bachelor's Degree
      Classical Languages
      Master's Degree
      Classical Languages
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Education4 programs
      Education General
      Master's Degree
      Education General
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Teacher Training
      Master's Degree
      Subject-Specific Teaching
      Master's Degree
      Health3 programs
      Medical Administration
      Master's Degree
      Medical Illustration
      Master's Degree
      Medical Illustration
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Law3 programs
      Law
      Doctoral Degree – Professional
      Legal Research
      Master's Degree
      Legal Research
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      English5 programs
      English Language & Literature
      Bachelor's Degree
      English Language & Literature
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Other English
      Master's Degree
      Other English
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Liberal ArtsMaster's Degree
      Biology8 programs
      Biology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Biology
      Master's Degree
      Biology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Ecology
      Master's Degree
      Ecology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Human Biology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Genetics2 programs
      Genetics
      Master's Degree
      Genetics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Mathematics10 programs
      Mathematics
      Bachelor's Degree
      Mathematics
      Master's Degree
      Mathematics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Applied Mathematics
      Bachelor's Degree
      Applied Mathematics
      Master's Degree
      Applied Mathematics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Statistics
      Master's Degree
      Statistics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Management Science
      Master's Degree
      Management Science
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Economics3 programs
      Economics
      Bachelor's Degree
      Economics
      Master's Degree
      Economics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Philosophy3 programs
      Philosophy
      Bachelor's Degree
      Philosophy
      Master's Degree
      Philosophy
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Religion4 programs
      Religious Studies
      Bachelor's Degree
      Religious Studies
      Master's Degree
      Religious Studies
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Other Philosophy & Religion
      Bachelor's Degree
      Chemistry3 programs
      Chemistry
      Bachelor's Degree
      Chemistry
      Master's Degree
      Chemistry
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Physics3 programs
      Physics
      Bachelor's Degree
      Physics
      Master's Degree
      Physics
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Psychology3 programs
      Experimental Psychology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Experimental Psychology
      Master's Degree
      Experimental Psychology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Government5 programs
      Public Policy
      Bachelor's Degree
      Public Policy
      Master's Degree
      Political Science
      Bachelor's Degree
      Political Science
      Master's Degree
      Political Science
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Anthropology3 programs
      Anthropology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Anthropology
      Master's Degree
      Anthropology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      ArchaeologyBachelor's Degree
      International2 programs
      International Relations
      Bachelor's Degree
      International Relations
      Master's Degree
      Sociology3 programs
      Sociology
      Bachelor's Degree
      Sociology
      Master's Degree
      Sociology
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Arts12 programs
      Applied Arts
      Master's Degree
      Theatre
      Bachelor's Degree
      Theatre
      Master's Degree
      Theatre
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Film & Photography
      Bachelor's Degree
      Film & Photography
      Master's Degree
      Fine Arts
      Bachelor's Degree
      Fine Arts
      Master's Degree
      Fine Arts
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Music
      Bachelor's Degree
      Music
      Master's Degree
      Music
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Medical4 programs
      Medical Assisting
      Master's Degree
      Medicine
      Doctoral Degree – Professional
      Public Health
      Master's Degree
      Public Health
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Business3 programs
      Business Management
      Master's Degree
      Business Management
      Doctoral Degree – Research
      Other Business
      Master's Degree

      Student Life

      Learn about the community, campus culture, and experiences that shape student life at this college.

      Student Breakdown

      Total Enrollment1,699
      Full-time Students1,699
      Part-time StudentsN/A

      Faculty

      Faculty-Student Ratio:5:1
      Full-Time FacultyN/A
      Part-Time FacultyN/A

      Reviews and Ratings

      For complete transparency we combine scores from across the web to give you a true picture of what students think about Stanford University. Additionally, we have our own score which can be used alongside these external sources.

      Tuition Covered Rating
      (4.4)
      Niche
      (4.1)

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