Stanford University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $65,127
    5.5% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,078
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    3.61%
    57,326 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    18,625
    92.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    91.9%
    1,559 Graduates

    About

    Stanford University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Stanford University were Management Science (511 degrees awarded), Computer Science (434 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (176 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,549 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stanford University. 47.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,546 degrees), 1.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,198 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Stanford University is $65,127, which is $33,207 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Stanford University is $65,127, which is $33,207 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,078.

    In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending Stanford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $65,127
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Stanford University was $65,127. The cost of tuition at Stanford University is $33,207 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,078
    2024 Value
    39.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Stanford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,078. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Stanford University grew by 39.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $19,922
    Room and Board
    $825
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Stanford University was of $19,922 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $825. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 38.9% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    6%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    66% of undergraduate students at Stanford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Stanford University received 57,326 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.69% annual growth. Out of those 57,326 applicants, 2,067 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 3.61% acceptance rate.

    There were 18,625 students enrolled at Stanford University in 2024. 51% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Stanford University has an overall enrollment yield of 81.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    3.61%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    2,067
    Accepted Out of 57,326

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stanford University was 3.61% (2,067 admissions from 57,326 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 3.91%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.69%, while admissions declined by 1.52%.

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    SAT Scores

    51%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    857
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    51% of enrolled first-time students at Stanford University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Stanford University had a total enrollment of 18,625 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Stanford University is 17,232 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,393. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Stanford University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Stanford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.5% White, 22.3% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Two or More Races, 5.64% Black or African American, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Stanford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (14.7%), followed by Asian Male (13.4%) and White Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (14%), followed by White Female (12.3%) and Asian Female (9.13%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    92.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Stanford University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,625 students. The full-time enrollment at Stanford University is 17,232 and the part-time enrollment is 1,393. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Stanford University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    98%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Stanford University was 98%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Stanford University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,386 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      4,160 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      2,391 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Stanford University is 23.5% White, 22.3% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% Two or More Races, 5.64% Black or African American, 0.424% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 536 students (2.88%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 255 fewer women than men received degrees from Stanford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stanford University is white (1,546 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,198 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Stanford University is Management Science (511 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (434 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (176 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Stanford University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (1,185 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (85 degrees), and Physical Sciences (250 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stanford University are Software developers (574,806 people), Other managers (394,117 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (393,645 people), Civil engineers (316,377 people), and Mechanical engineers (225,049 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stanford University in 2024 are Engineering (1,185 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (85 degrees), Physical Sciences (250 degrees), Math & Statistics (239 degrees), and Legal (287 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stanford University are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Stanford University are Engineering (1,185 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (85 degrees), Physical Sciences (250 degrees), Math & Statistics (239 degrees), and Legal (287 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Stanford University are Computer Systems Design (593,884 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (495,173 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (384,318 people), Construction (329,872 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (254,404 people).

    The most specialized majors at Stanford University are Engineering (1,185 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (85 degrees), Physical Sciences (250 degrees), Math & Statistics (239 degrees), and Legal (287 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Stanford University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Computer Science
      341 degrees awarded
    2. Human Biology
      133 degrees awarded
    3. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
      117 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Stanford University was Computer Science with 341 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,902
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    2,647
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,902 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,647).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 557 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University in Computer Science, which is 2.06 times more than the 271 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University in Computer Science, which is 0.487 times less than the 557 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    73%
    100% Completion Time
    95%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 73% of students graduating from Stanford University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 95% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 97% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,546 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      1,198 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      647 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Stanford University is white (1,546 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,198 degrees).

    0.829% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      1,195 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      1,157 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,119 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stanford University is white male (1,195 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,157 degrees).

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    Operations

    Stanford University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.6B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.91B (7.74%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Stanford University had a total salary expenditure of 8.42B. Stanford University employs 709 Professors, 358 Lecturers and 222 Associate professors. Most academics at Stanford University are Male Professor (542), Female Lecturer (208), and Female Professor (167).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanford University are: Management, with 2,821 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,535 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,498 employees.

    Endowment

    $37.6B
    2024 Endowment
    3.11%
    growth from 2023

    Stanford University has an endowment valued at about $37.6B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Stanford University grew 3.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.4B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $3.82B
    2024 Salaries
    10.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Stanford University paid a median of $3.82B in salaries, which represents 45.4% of their overall expenditure ($8.42B) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.45% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $362M
    Instructional Salaries
    1,586
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Stanford University paid a total of $362M to 1,586 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.47% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanford University were Management with 2,821 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,535 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 1,498 employees.

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