Description
Stanford University makes a great fit for the academically driven student. Few colleges can match the breadth, excellence and prestige of Stanford’s academics, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Whether your interests lie in English, medicine or anything in-between, you can find a top-ranked program at Stanford.
The university is organized into seven schools:
- Business
- Earth Sciences
- Education
- Engineering
- Humanities & Sciences
- Law
- Medicine
Student life at Stanford is quite active, due in part to the 11,000+ students living on campus. Art is a strong presence at Stanford, fostered by Stanford Lively Arts, the Cantor Center for Visual Arts and numerous student clubs and organizations. Stanford also features extensive athletic programs, including more than 35 varsity sports and about 20 clubs sports.
In order to maintain its high standards, Stanford University has extremely selective admissions. The university admits undergraduates based on a combination of academic achievement, intellectual curiosity and personal experience. Graduate admissions criteria and application procedures vary based on the program of study.
Undergraduates at Stanford have access to a variety of financial aid opportunities, including institutional scholarships, grants from the government and student employment. Graduate students can receive financial aid through fellowships and grants, but funding is typically not available for master’s students.
Quick Facts about Stanford University
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascots
The Stanford Tree, The Cardinal
Nickname
SU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Most Selective
In-State Tuition
$40,050
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,050
Retention Rate
98%
Enrollment
19,210
Year Established
1885
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 6,815
- Freshman Class
- 1,694
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 19,210
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 35%
- Graduate
- 65%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 39%
- Out-of-State
- 61%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 48%
- Men
- 52%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 21%
- Caucasian
- 42%
- Latino
- 9%
- Other
- 22%
Students State Origin
- California
- 39%
- Texas
- 5%
- Washington
- 3%
- New York
- 2%
- Colorado
- 2%
- Other
- 49%
International Students
- International
- 24%
- Domestic
- 76%
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