Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Stanford is a private research university in Stanford, California, known for its academic strength, wealth, and proximity to Silicon Valley.
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Tuition
$62,484
Acceptance
4%
Students
18,233
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$62,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,484
Avg On-Campus Living
$19,922
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 10.3×Graduates earn about 10.3× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Freshman Retention
98%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
4%
SAT range
1510 - 1580
ACT range
34 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
18,233
Undergrads
7,841
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
600
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
193
Violent Rate / 1,000
3
Property Rate / 1,000
3.53
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Stanford
Violent Rate / 100k
436
Property Rate / 100k
2,198
Location
Institution does not report this
Stanford, CA 94305
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