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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
4.9Exceptional
4%
Highly Selective
94%
Graduation
About Stanford University
Stanford University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Stanford, California. With an enrollment of approximately 7,841 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Stanford University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 4% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 94% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $124,080 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $12,136 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
4%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
94%
Enrollment
7,841
Total students
Median Earnings
$124,080
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$62,484
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,484
Per year
Average Net Price
$12,136
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
34 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
770
Median
775
75th
800
200800
ACT Composite
25th
34
Median
35
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$62,484/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$12,136/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Excellent4-Year Cost
$48,544
10-Year Earnings
$1,240,800
ROI Multiple
25.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Stanford University
Student Outcomes
94%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$124k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
7,841
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
