Stanford University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$57,693

4% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,279

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.238%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

3.68%

56,378 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

18,283

92.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

95.1%

1,653 Graduates

About

Stanford University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Stanford University were Management Science (583 degrees awarded), Computer Science (334 degrees), and General Civil Engineering (137 degrees).

In 2022, 5,232 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Stanford University. 46.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,717 degrees), 1.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,023 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Stanford University is $57,693, which is $27,543 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stanford University was 0.238%, corresponding to 2 out of the 841 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Stanford University is $57,693, which is $27,543 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,279.

In 2022, 63% of undergraduate students attending Stanford University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$57,693

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Stanford University was $57,693. The cost of tuition at Stanford University is $27,543 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Stanford University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,279

2022 Value

26.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Stanford University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,279. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Stanford University grew by 26.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Stanford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$17,860

Room and Board

$1,305

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Stanford University was of $17,860 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 7.27% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,305. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.16% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Stanford University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Stanford University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 3.08% with respect to 2021, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Stanford University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.238%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Stanford University was 0.238%, which represents 2 out of the 841 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Stanford University received 56,378 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 1.64% annual growth. Out of those 56,378 applicants, 2,075 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 3.68% acceptance rate.

There were 18,283 students enrolled at Stanford University in 2022. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Stanford University has an overall enrollment yield of 83.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

3.68%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,075

Accepted Out of 56,378

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Stanford University was 3.68% (2,075 admissions from 56,378 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 3.95%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 1.64%, while admissions declined by 5.25%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Stanford University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2022)

855

Scores Submitted (2022)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Stanford University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Stanford University had a total enrollment of 18,283 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Stanford University is 16,992 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,291. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at Stanford University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Stanford University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 26.5% White, 20.5% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.95% Two or More Races, 5.65% Black or African American, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Stanford University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (13.5%), followed by White Female (13.1%) and Asian Male (12.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.7%), followed by White Female (12.8%) and Asian Male (8.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Stanford University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,283 students. The full-time enrollment at Stanford University is 16,992 and the part-time enrollment is 1,291. This means that 92.9% of students enrolled at Stanford University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Stanford University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

98%

2022 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 (84%), Stanford University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Stanford University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,838 enrolled students
Asian
3,748 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,342 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Stanford University is 26.5% White, 20.5% Asian, 12.8% Hispanic or Latino, 6.95% Two or More Races, 5.65% Black or African American, 0.459% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.131% 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 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% 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, 359 students (1.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 332 fewer women than men received degrees from Stanford University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Stanford University is white (1,717 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1023 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Stanford University is Management Science (583 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (334 degrees) and General Civil Engineering (137 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (1,075 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (268 degrees), and Physical Sciences (243 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 (1,035,304 people), Other managers (466,799 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (398,414 people), Civil engineers (290,959 people), and Postsecondary teachers (221,791 people).

The most specialized majors at Stanford University in 2022 are Engineering (1,075 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (268 degrees), Physical Sciences (243 degrees), Legal (287 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (656 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Stanford University are Engineering (1,075 degrees awarded), Math & Statistics (268 degrees), Physical Sciences (243 degrees), Legal (287 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (656 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (1,080,699 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (498,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (433,119 people), Construction (332,881 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (276,893 people).

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 (2022)

Management Science
583 degrees awarded
Computer Science
334 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
137 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common masters degree concentration at Stanford University was Management Science with 583 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Stanford University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,782

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

2,450

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 2,782 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,450).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Stanford University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 434 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University in Computer Science, which is 1.95 times more than the 222 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Stanford University in Management Science, which is 0.788 times less than the 340 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

95%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 74% 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%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Stanford University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.968% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,717 degrees awarded
Asian
1,023 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
591 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Stanford University is white (1,717 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1023 degrees).

0.631% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
904 degrees awarded
White Female
813 degrees awarded
Asian Female
521 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Stanford University is white male (904 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (813 degrees).

Operations

Stanford University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.3B, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −47.6M (−0.131%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, Stanford University had a total salary expenditure of 6.84B. Stanford University employs 604 Professors, 319 Lecturers and 215 Assistant professors. Most academics at Stanford University are Male Professor (478), Female Lecturer (192), and Male Associate professor (135).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanford University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,894 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 1,255 employees, and Management with 1,097 employees.

Endowment

$36.3B

2022 Endowment

3.84%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Stanford University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

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

Salary Expenditure

$3.11B

2022 Salaries

9.45%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Stanford University paid a median of $3.11B in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($6.84B) and a 9.45% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.187% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 12.3% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$289M

Instructional Salaries

1,416

Number of Employees

In 2022, Stanford University paid a total of $289M to 1,416 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

604 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,894 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Stanford University were Professor with 604 employees, Lecturer with 319 employees, and Assistant professor with 215 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Stanford University were Business and Financial Operations with 2,894 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 1,255 employees, and Management with 1,097 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Stanford University was Male Professor with 478 employees, Female Lecturer with 192 employees, and Male Associate professor with 135 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Stanford University.

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