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Stanford University

Stanford, CA
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Official name

Stanford University

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Stanford University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Stanford, CA, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1885[1]. It has about 7,554 undergraduates[8].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Ebenvia rankComing soonOur own ranking is on its way.How we rank
141years of history[1]
  1. 1885Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePrivate nonprofit
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates7,554[8]
From abroad12.8%[8]

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Academics

Coming soonWe are still gathering this for Stanford University.

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Costs

What a year at Stanford University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].

$97,545[2]A year, for non-resident students
$8,129A month, on average
$390,180Four years, if prices stay the same
≈ ₩131.1Mat ₩per $1 · reference rate, editable

Where the money goes

Non-resident$97,545[2]a year
Non-resident
Tuition and fees$67,731[2]
Housing and food$22,944[2]
Books and supplies$855[2]
Transport and personal$3,405[2]

Help paying, for students from abroad

Need-based aidOffered · applying for aid may affect admission[3]
Need metMeets full demonstrated need[3]
ScholarshipsNot stated on the school’s page[3]
Applying for aidApply with your admission application[3]

As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.

Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[8]
Room and board, on campus$21,315[8]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$87,833[8]
Tuition$65,910[8]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

SAT required[5]send it with your application
October 15[6]Restrictive Early Action + arts portfolio deadline

ACT or SAT is required. English proficiency tests cannot replace them. The page says scores were optional for the Class of 2029.

The page says: “ACT or SAT scores are required.”

When to apply

From the school’s page · Oct 15, 2026[6]
  1. Restrictive Early Action + arts portfolioOctober 15[6]Decision Mid-DecemberArts portfolio due October 20; reply by May 1
  2. Restrictive Early ActionNovember 1[6]Decision Mid-DecemberReply by May 1
  3. Regular Decision + arts portfolioDecember 5[6]Decision Early AprilArts portfolio due December 10; reply by May 1
  4. Regular DecisionJanuary 5[6]Decision Early AprilReply by May 1

Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.

Your application checklist

From the school’s page · Oct 15, 2026[7]
$100 application fee[7]
Common Application[7]
ACT or SAT scores[7]
School Report and counselor recommendation[7]
Official transcript or academic results[7]
Two teacher recommendations (academic teachers)[7]
Midyear transcript, due February 15[7]
Transcripts and recommendations in English, translated by a school official (not by you)[7]
No English proficiency exam required (scores may be self-reported)[7]
EssayComing soon
InterviewComing soon

Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.

Scores in detail

What the school asks for, and where its students land.

English test

Coming soonWe have not found the English test requirement on the school’s page yet.

SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1510 to 1580[8]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600
ACTOptional
34 to 35[8]
Middle half of enrolled students
136

Extra steps for students from abroad

Coming soonRecords from outside the U.S., proof of funds for the visa and translations will be listed here.

How many get in

3.6%[8]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
Coming soonApplications a year
Coming soonAdmitted from abroad
From the school’s admissions page · Oct 15, 2026Open the admissions page ↗

Living in Stanford

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Clubs, sports and activities

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