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Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
CollegeGrad School
Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 1,206 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A+
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade A
- Campus Foodgrade A
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Pacific-12 Conference
Stanford University Rankings
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Stanford Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4%
Application Deadline
January 2
SAT Range
1440-1570
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$90
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$16,779 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$54,808 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
70%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
5:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 89%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 71 responses
- 82%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 88 responses
- 43%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 88 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science330 Graduates
- Engineering216 Graduates
- Biology197 Graduates
- Economics86 Graduates
- Cognitive Science80 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering79 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities70 Graduates
- Electrical Engineering63 Graduates
- Political Science and Government57 Graduates
- International Relations54 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,996 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
12%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 67%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 94 responses
Poll
- 47%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 110 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$94,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
94%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 38 responses
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Stanford is isolated: it's a very pretty but sometimes dull campus. Students rely on bikes: dangerous traffic jams on campus! Pre-Covid, dorm rooms small and shared: school had little options for those with crazy roommates. Wonderful research opportunities: profs open to exploration of topics of interest. Personalized education: you aren't just a face in the crowd. Library system terrific: they help! Grading is fair, not on a curve. Pre-Covid: good opportunities for extracurricular activities. Now, fewer. Online courses well put together and University IT very responsive. The university is trying hard.
Your fellow students are top-notch! That inspires you to put your best effort. Course selection relevant. Be prepared to do a lot of work! Grading is fair and transparent. Expectations clearly established early on. Much of the experience comes from extracurricular and social engagement. But worth the effort!
Your fellow students are top-notch! That inspires you to put your best effort. Course selection relevant. Be prepared to do a lot of work! Grading is fair and transparent. Expectations clearly established early on. Much of the experience comes from extracurricular and social engagement. But worth the effort!
There is no other university like it on the planet. The undergrad experience is fantastic--Stanford really makes sure to integrate first year students into campus life.
Stanford does everything well: academics, extracurriculars, social scene, sports, food, the arts, improv comedy(!), etc. You name it, Stanford does it and does it brilliantly. It even has the best weather!
And don't forget about the grad programs. They are outstanding across the board.
Stanford does everything well: academics, extracurriculars, social scene, sports, food, the arts, improv comedy(!), etc. You name it, Stanford does it and does it brilliantly. It even has the best weather!
And don't forget about the grad programs. They are outstanding across the board.
I mean learning online just sucks compared to campus, but that's true for every school. My teachers have been incredibly caring and understanding, and Pass-Fail (I'm writing this Spring of 2020) has been a great opportunity to learn for the sake of learning. The perk to recorded lectures is that you can increase the video speed when the teacher is talking too slow! And it's also super easy to go to events because you just hop on the link and leave if you don't like it.