Why students look here
- Top-tier research with strong startup and venture momentum
- Academic breadth across technology, humanities, and social sciences
- Interdisciplinary campus culture with a large-community feel
Private research university
Stanford, CA
Stanford University
Stanford is a private research university on a suburban Bay Area campus that pairs elite academics with the energy of Silicon Valley. It offers broad strength across engineering, humanities, and entrepreneurship.
Focus areasEngineering · Computer Science · Humanities · Entrepreneurship · Interdisciplinary study
At a glance
Fast facts for this college
Acceptance rate3.6%
Avg net price$13,807
Median earnings$124,080
SAT / ACTSAT 1553 · ACT 35
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Profiles reporting this college1Across approved acceptd profiles
Accepted profiles1Students on acceptd who reported an admit here
Observed admit share100.0%Among acceptd profiles that reported this college
Accepted outcomes recorded1Total admit outcomes stored in acceptd
Current major signal
Computer Science
About this school
School typePrivate research university
Campus settingSuburban Bay Area campus
Student-faculty ratio6:1
Official snapshot
In-state tuition$65,910
Out-of-state tuition$65,910
SAT / ACTSAT 1553 · ACT 35
Campus diversity
Total student population7,554
Student-faculty ratio6:1
Enrollment mix
Full-time100%
Part-time0%
Race and ethnicity
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Best fit for students who want
Stanford is a strong fit for students who want rigorous research and broad academic options across engineering and the humanities. It’s especially well matched to students interested in entrepreneurship and building ideas into real-world ventures.
Academic stylePrivate research university
Campus feelSuburban Bay Area campus
Known areasEngineering + Computer Science
Current Acceptd major signalComputer Science
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