Stanford University, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Stanford University Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity95
Retention98
Graduation94
Earnings95
Diversity95
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Stanford University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies3%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences19%
Engineering19%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics5%
Multi-disciplinary Studies15%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences11%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Stanford University
4%
Admission Rate
760
Median SAT Math
735
Median SAT Reading
34
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)720–800
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)700–770
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)32–35
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Stanford University
$51K
In-State Tuition
$51K
Out-of-State Tuition
$69K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $113 | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $451 | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $11K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Stanford University
8%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
90%
Repayment Rate
$122
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 86% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 90% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 89% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 93% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Stanford University
99%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
5%
Withdrawal Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 75% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 94% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 96% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 96% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 90% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 95% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 97% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 94% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Stanford University
94%
Employment Rate
$70K
Median Salary
$42K
25 Pctl Salary
$113K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $19K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $42K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $70K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $113K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $215K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $70K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $90K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $94K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Stanford University
7,083
Undergraduates
99%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
10,294
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 22% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 10% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Stanford University, CA
Menlo College
2 miles, NW
Sofia University
3 miles, E
Palo Alto University
3 miles, S
Foothill College
5 miles, SE