Stanford University

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private · Suburban campus · 7,554 students

Stanford University is a private suburban college in Stanford, CA, with about 7,554 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Stanford University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

4%
Admit rate
1510–1580
SAT (25–75)
34–35
ACT (25–75)
$87,833/yr
Cost of attendance
$124,080
Median earnings
92%
Graduation rate
98%
Retention
6:1
Student:faculty
94%
Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$0/yr
$30–48k$0/yr
$48–75k$1,323/yr
$75–110k$8,816/yr
$110k+$45,276/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Stanford University.