Paying for Stanford University
The 2022 tuition & fees of Stanford University are $56,169 for their students and the 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $55,011.
61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $53,346. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $25,552 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Its undergraduate tuition and fees are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($58,876 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for Stanford University.
NEWS and UPDATE
[2022-02-17] Board Of Trustees Approves 4 Percent Increase For 2022-23 Tuition
After a year of no tuition increase, the Stanford Board of Trustees has approved a 4 percent increase in tuition and a 4.25 percent increase in room and board for the 2022-23 school year. Stanford's comprehensive financial aid program, which has been expanded several times in recent years, will offset the tuition increase for students and families who demonstrate financial need.... source: Stanford News
2022 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2021-2022, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Stanford University is $56,169.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2022-2023 is $56,169.
The 2022 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. On-campus living costs increased by 3.20% from the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees are around the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($58,876 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
| Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $56,169 | $20,759 |
| 2021-2022 | $56,169 | $21,424 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | 0.00% | 3.20% |
| 2022-2023 | $56,169 | $22,110 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
The estimated 2022-2023 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
For graduate school, the tuition and fees are $55,011 for the academic year 2021-2022.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $55,011 for the academic year 2022-2023.
The 2022 undergraduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition and fees are a little bit higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($50,786 - Private (not-for-profit) Research University (very high research activity)).
| Year | Tuition & Fees | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | $55,011 | $20,759 |
| 2021-2022 | $55,011 | $21,424 |
| Change % 2021-2022 | - | 3.20% |
| 2022-2023 | $55,011 | $22,110 |
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Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)
The estimated 2022-2023 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Stanford University.
| Year | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2020-2021 | $1,234 |
| 2021-2022 | $1,249 | |
| 2022-2023 | $1,264 | |
| Graduate | 2020-2021 | $1,207 |
| 2021-2022 | $1,207 | |
| 2022-2023 | $1,207 |
The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $92,800 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $141,300 for Stanford University graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $92,800 | $109,200 | $75,800 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $98,600 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $121,400 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $109,000 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $141,300 | $166,600 | $110,900 |
Tuition & Fees for 4 Years
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Stanford University?
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated tuition for 4 years is $236,974.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $57,373 | $58,602 | $59,858 | $61,141 | $236,974 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $58,602 | $59,858 | $61,141 | $62,451 | $242,053 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $59,858 | $61,141 | $62,451 | $63,790 | $247,240 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $61,141 | $62,451 | $63,790 | $65,157 | $252,539 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $62,451 | $63,790 | $65,157 | $66,553 | $257,951 |
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2022, the estimated 4-years COA is $334,348.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Stanford University.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $80,726 | $82,601 | $84,524 | $86,497 | $334,348 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $82,601 | $84,524 | $86,497 | $88,521 | $342,144 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $84,524 | $86,497 | $88,521 | $90,598 | $350,141 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $86,497 | $88,521 | $90,598 | $92,727 | $358,343 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $88,521 | $90,598 | $92,727 | $94,911 | $366,757 |
Last year, 61% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $120,964.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Stanford University.
| Admission Year | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | Fall 2022 | $27,380 | $29,255 | $31,178 | $33,151 | $120,964 |
| Class of 2027 | Fall 2023 | $29,255 | $31,178 | $33,151 | $35,175 | $128,760 |
| Class of 2028 | Fall 2024 | $31,178 | $33,151 | $35,175 | $37,252 | $136,757 |
| Class of 2029 | Fall 2025 | $33,151 | $35,175 | $37,252 | $39,381 | $144,959 |
| Class of 2030 | Fall 2026 | $35,175 | $37,252 | $39,381 | $41,565 | $153,373 |
2022 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2022 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Stanford University.
Stanford University 2022 Costs of Attendance
| Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $56,169 | $1,305 | $21,424 |
| Graduate | $55,011 | $1,305 | $21,424 |
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