Stanford University

Private
StanfordCA
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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.

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.

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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

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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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