Stanford, CA
4%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,085 |
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| Declined | + 41,988 |
| Total Received | 44,073 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| SAT | 4704 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0434 |
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Stanford, founded in 1885, is a private research university. Its 8,180-acre campus is located in Stanford, California.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 17,178 |
| Established in | 1885 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
8,180-acre campus near Palo Alto (population: 67,024), 20 miles from San Jose and 30 miles from San Francisco; domestic branch campuses in Monterey Bay, New York City, and Washington, DC. Served by bus; major airports serve San Francisco and San Jose; train serves Palo Alto.
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall
Stanford, CA 94305
| Application fee | $90 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 2 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required |
4%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,085 |
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| Declined | + 41,988 |
| Total Received | 44,073 |
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Richard Shaw
Dean of Admission and Financial Aid
P: 650 723-2091
F: 650 723-6050
admission@stanford.edu
| Tuition | $48,987 |
| Room | $9,093 |
| Board | $6,019 |
| Additional fees | $630 |
| Books & supplies | $1,455 |
| Total | $66,184 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $51,729 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $14,455 |
100%
$51,729
Need-based
| Federal | $6,609,038 |
| State | $2,499,629 |
| Institutional | $142,220,160 |
| Other external | $4,919,932 |
| Total | $156,248,759 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $377,760 |
| State | |
| Institutional | $1,257,031 |
| Other external | $5,499,294 |
| Total | $7,134,085 |
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1%
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
98%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Singapore South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
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