Stanford University
tuition & fees
$65,910
graduate tuition & fees
$61,878
acceptance rate
4%
Student Population
18,625
online students
350
Number of Programs
245
Financial Aid Amount
$58,449
SAT Scores
1,550
Graduation Rate
92%
Stanford University is a Private, 4 years college located in Stanford, California. Stanford ranked 3rd in National Universities, 3rd in World Universities, and 1st in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 18,625 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Stanford's acceptance rate is 3.61% last year (undergraduate school).
Stanford University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Stanford University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Stanford, CA 94305 |
| Phone | 650-723-2300 |
| WEB | www.stanford.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | admission.stanford.edu/ |
| Online Application | commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.stanford.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/how/calculator/index.html?tab=net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | exploredegrees.stanford.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | gostanford.com/news/2023/12/06/gsr-reflects-academic-success |
| Disability Service | diversityandaccess.stanford.edu/disability-access |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Stanford University is 3.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 81.91%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.61 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 81.91 % |
Tuition & Fees
Stanford's 2025 tuition & fees is $65,910 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.48% compared to the last year's rate ($62,484).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $61,878. The graduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $65,910 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $61,878 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 18,625 students have enrolled at Stanford (2024-2025). Among them, 350 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Stanford has 7,904 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 10,721 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 18,625 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 7,904 |
| Graduate Students | 10,721 |
| Online Enrollment | 350 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Stanford offers 245 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Stanford
| Number of programs | 245 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |