Academic freedom
At Stanford University, students enjoy an unusual degree of academic freedom. Undergraduates have two years to explore their interests before they’re required to declare a major, and most courses enroll 19 students or fewer, ensuring all students receive personal attention and community.
Most students supplement their classroom education with experiential learning opportunities like internships and research. Stanford provides more than $6 million per year in undergraduate research funding—more than most colleges or universities in the nation.
Residential campus
With 8,180 acres in California’s intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse San Francisco Bay Area, Stanford is able to offer more than 80 residential options to undergraduates. Virtually all undergraduate students live on campus, with housing guaranteed for all four years, creating a highly residential, tight-knit community.
Entrepreneurial spirit
Located in Silicon Valley—the global epicenter of high tech—Stanford faculty, alumni, and students value transformative ideas and set them in motion. Stanford’s graduates have sparked some of the most innovative enterprises in modern history and have created more than 39,900 companies.
Vibrant student life
The arts scene at Stanford is alive with both professional and student voices, featuring film archives, orchestral concerts, and visiting Broadway legends—not to mention a collection of visual arts pieces spanning 4,000 years. Study abroad is another integral part of life at Stanford. About half of the student body takes advantage of one of Stanford’s 11 centers around the globe before graduation.
Financial aid
Stanford is committed to a need-blind admission policy for US citizens and eligible non-citizens and to providing a comprehensive financial aid program for all admitted students who demonstrate need. Approximately 68% of undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance, with 83% graduating debt-free. To learn more, go to financialaid.stanford.edu.
