Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
CollegeGrad School
Stanford University
- 4 Year
- STANFORD, CA
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,285 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A+
- Athleticsgrade A+
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- 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
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Stanford Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4%
Application Deadline
January 5
SAT Range
1500-1580
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$90
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Net Price
$18,279 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$60,619 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
68%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
2:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
87%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 78 responses79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 98 responses42%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 98 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Computer Science277 Graduates
- Biology176 Graduates
- Engineering168 Graduates
- Economics108 Graduates
- Political Science and Government78 Graduates
- Mathematics71 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology71 Graduates
- Cognitive Science64 Graduates
- International Relations64 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering49 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,761 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
288
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
64%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 104 responsesPoll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 120 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$94,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Stanford University Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 1,285 reviews
Attending Stanford has been a mix of excitement and challenges. Going to games is a blast, with plenty of sports activities. Professors are generally great but lean politically one way, limiting viewpoint diversity. As a research-focused institution, one-on-one time with professors is limited, though humanities professors are more approachable. Lecturers are decent, reflecting the research emphasis.
Campus life can be slow, so finding your group is crucial. The campus is huge and beautiful, with great weather and all necessary amenities. The social scene is limited, and Palo Alto, though affluent, is not very exciting. San Francisco and Oakland are 45 minutes to an hour away, offering more entertainment options. However, most students stay on campus due to the distance and heavy workload, contributing to the "Stanford bubble." Overall, Stanford offers great opportunities, but you need to find your niche to make the most of it.
Campus life can be slow, so finding your group is crucial. The campus is huge and beautiful, with great weather and all necessary amenities. The social scene is limited, and Palo Alto, though affluent, is not very exciting. San Francisco and Oakland are 45 minutes to an hour away, offering more entertainment options. However, most students stay on campus due to the distance and heavy workload, contributing to the "Stanford bubble." Overall, Stanford offers great opportunities, but you need to find your niche to make the most of it.
I honestly really like it here! It was my dream school and genuinely there are so many opportunities that you have access to. That said, its heat you make of it. No one will force you or push you to apply for things or cold email people. You just need to have the personal drive. Also, I love the area, its quiet, so if you're into big massive part vibes, it may not be the place for you. I love how they have options for weekends for people who don't party. Very accommodating!
I like the atmosphere that the university overall brings. I think a lot of people of different background could very well adapt and accommodate themselves easily here but if course it depends on the personality that that person brings to the table. So far, I would like for some of the housing especially for international students change.