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Stanford University Science & Tech Programs

Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Stanford University Rankings

Stanford University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#16 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#17 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#68 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Stanford University?

Contact details for Stanford University are given below.

	Contact Details
Phone:	6507232300
Website:	www.stanford.edu/
Admissions:	admission.stanford.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.stanford.edu/

How Do I Get Into Stanford University?

You can apply to Stanford University online at: commonapp.org/

Stanford University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Stanford University

These are the things Stanford University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Stanford University?

Stanford University maintains an acceptance rate of 4%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 82% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

51% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Stanford University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 780. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1580. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Stanford University ranged between 34 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Stanford University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	29,602	1,015	3%
Women	27,724	1,052	4%

Can I Afford Stanford University?

The average net price after aid at Stanford University is $12,136. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$65,127
In-State Fees	$783
Out-of-State Tuition	$65,127
Out-of-State Fees	$783
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$65,910
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$65,910

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 21% of students at Stanford University receive some form of financial aid (1,699 students).

Approximately 66% of students at Stanford University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $58,449 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,849.

Student Loan Debt

6% of Stanford University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,873 per year.

Stanford University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 11,572 students enrolled at Stanford University. Stanford University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,841 undergraduate students at Stanford University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Stanford University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,179
Black or African American	635
Hispanic	1,489
White	1,740
American Indian/Alaska Native	62
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	15
Two or More Races	721
Non-Resident	956

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Stanford University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	650
Texas	99
New York	65
Washington	63
Florida	47

Additionally, approximately 12.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Stanford University Graduate Student Diversity

10,392 of Stanford University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Stanford University, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Stanford University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,901
Black or African American	394
Hispanic	862
White	2,546
American Indian/Alaska Native	20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	467
Non-Resident	3,709

Online Learning at Stanford University

Stanford University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 854 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Stanford University

Stanford University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Stanford University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.