Stanford, California

Stanford University

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Private school in California with 7,000 total undergraduate students
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Cost & scholarships

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In-state
$74,570
Out-of-state
$74,570

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Location

450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Far West

Admissions

Admissions website:
admission.stanford.edu

Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
4%
Women
4%
Men
4%
Total number of applicants
47,452
Women: 47%
Men: 53%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
82%

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Recommended
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required

Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 69%
ACT: 55%
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Campus culture

Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No

Contact information

(650) 723-2300
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
stanford.edu

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
1,696
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
48%
Enrolled men:
52%
6-year graduation rate
94%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
99%

Student diversity

Diverse
International students
15%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 25%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 17%
Native American: 1%
Other: 11%
White: 39%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
5:1
Calendar system
Quarter

Special academic offering

Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling

Majors and Careers

Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes

Housing

Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Pacific-12 Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Pacific-12 Conference