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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
•WestStudent Rating
3.5★
Acceptance Rate
4%
Total Enrollment
7,841
Reviews
0
Key Metrics
Stanford University is a medium private university located in suburban Stanford, CA.
Tuition & Costs
In-State Tuition
$62,484/year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,484/year
Financial Aid Recipients
65%
Average Aid Amount
$15,000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4%
Average SAT
1553
Average ACT
35
Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,841
Undergraduate
6,665
Graduate
1,176
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
93%
Average Starting Salary
$124,080
For recent graduates
Rankings
3.5★
Student Rating
Campus Characteristics
Private UniversityHighly SelectiveSelectiveTop-Tier AcademicsStrong Academics
Popular Programs
ResearchSTEMGraduate StudiesBusinessEngineering
Recognized Rankings
#4
US News
Best National Universities 2026
#4
Forbes
America's Top Colleges 2026
#3
QS World
World University Rankings 2026
#1
WSJ
Best Colleges 2026
#3
Niche
Best Colleges in America 2026
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Campus Environment
Size:medium
Setting:suburban
Academic Intensity:5/5
Social Scene:3/5
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