Stanford University

Stanford Overview

Stanford University (Stanford) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Stanford, CA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Stanford's tuition & fees is $65,910 for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $58,449.

The school has a total enrollment of 18,625 and the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1 (16.67%).

Stanford's acceptance rate is 3.61% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 81.91%. The median SAT score is 1550 and the ACT score is 35.

Stanford ranked 1^st in National Universities and 1^st in California Colleges rankings. Stanford University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Stanford University is $65,910. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $61,878.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $69,524 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $64,352.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$65,910
Graduate	$61,878

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$69,524
Graduate	$64,352

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	3.61% Acceptance Rate / 81.91% Yield
Test Scores »	1,550 SAT / 35 ACT
Graduation Rate »	92%
Transfer-out Rate	1%
Retention Rate	98%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	16.67% (6 to 1)
Student Population »	18,625 (7,904 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$58,449

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Stanford University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Stanford
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	Stanford, CA 94305
Phone	650-723-2300
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	R1 Universities
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree

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