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Updated on - May 26th, 2022 | 04:07 PM By BHARATH B

Overview Content

The Stanford University campus is one of the largest residential university campuses globally, with diverse students and faculty. It is one of the world's leading teaching and research institutes dedicated to learning, discovery, expression, and innovation. 

When was Stanford University Established?

Stanford University was established in 1885 and officially opened in 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior University.

Where is Stanford University?

Stanford University is currently located in Stanford, CA.

Stanford University Accreditation

Stanford is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Education at Stanford University

Stanford University offers over 65 major fields of undergraduate study and more than 90 fields of graduate studies to more than 16,000 students from over 100 countries worldwide.

Stanford University Highlights

Stanford University is one of the most reputed universities in the US. The popularity is largely based on the top-notch faculty, out of which 17 are Nobel laureates. Tabulated below are a few highlights of Stanford University:

Student Population

16,424

Faculty population 

2,288

Graduation Rate

90.5%

Why Choose Stanford University?

Stanford University is one of the most reputed universities in the US. The popularity is largely based on the top-notch faculty, out of which 17 are Nobel laureates. The staff, students, and faculty are dedicated to improving people's health and well-being in and around the US. Some reasons to choose Stanford University for higher education are:

  • Stanford University is housed on a vast 8180-acre campus with nearly 700 buildings 
  • It has over 6800 ongoing externally-sponsored research projects
  • The total budget allocated for research is $1.63 billion
  • Stanford University has an endowment of $27.7 billion
  • Stanford University has seven schools and 18 research institutions offering quality learning opportunities in business, education, engineering, law, medicine, etc.
  • It has 20 Libraries that hold over 9.5 million volumes

Faculties and Departments at Stanford University 

The faculties at Stanford are top-notch and are very much experienced in their field. Stanford offers quality higher education through its various academic departments. The departments are a part of the seven schools of Stanford in various disciplines of Business, Earth, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, Law, and Medicine. Tabulated below are the different academic departments at Stanford University:

Aeronautics & Astronautics

Bioengineering

Computer Science

Mathematics

Economics

Anthropology

Neurology and Neurological Sciences 

Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Pediatrics

Financial Aid and Scholarships at Stanford University

Stanford University offers a limited number of scholarships for international students. The students seeking financial assistance should mention the same on the admission application. Financial aid is awarded from the institutional funds based on the financial circumstances of the applicants' families. The international students should have either a Social Security number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for availing of scholarship funds from Stanford University.

Student Services at Stanford University

Stanford University provides various support and services to its students enrolled in various courses. The services provided assist in the growth and development of the students. Mentioned below are different amenities provided by Stanford University:

  • Housing and Dining
  • Financial Aid
  • Student Affairs
  • Academic Advising
  • Athletics & Fitness
  • Student Wellness
  • Safety on-campus
  • Healthcare

University Stats

Student Population at Stanford University

Stanford University offers several undergraduate and graduate courses to over 16,000 students from all over the world. It has an acceptance rate of 5% with an international student enrollment of 34%.

Stanford University Rankings

The University has ranked well in many world university rankings. It is one of the top universities in the world for its learning and research facilities. Given below are the rankings provided to Stanford University by various ranking institutions.

  • Ranked #1 Best business school
  • Ranked #2 QS world rankings for universities
  • Ranked #5 most innovative school by US News
  • Ranked #7 in most innovative schools
  • Ranked #9 in writing in the disciplines

Student-Faculty Ratio

8:1

Male-Female Ratio

57:43

International Students

5616

Total Enrolment

16,520


Admission Details

Stanford University accepts admissions in the Fall, Spring, and Winter seasons. The MBA/ MD/ Transfer Students are required to attend an interview round. The admission requirements for international students are:

  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, etc
  • Admission tests such as the ACT, SAT for undergraduates
  • Admission tests such as GMAT, GRE for graduates
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Interview round for some courses

Acceptance Rate

Minimum Score
TOEFL Requirements

Min. 100


Minimum Score
IELTS Requirements

Min. 7


Application Website


Accepts Direct Application

yes


Accepts Common Application

Yes


Total Applications

325000


Average Tuition Fees

The tuition fees applicable at Stanford University vary for domestic and international students. The average tuition fee for international students enrolled in undergraduate programs is $52,857 and for the international students enrolled in graduate programs, it ranges between $1,166 – $24,354. The approximate tuition fees for some of the courses are:

  • M.Sc in Computer Science: $74,540
  • M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering: $74,540
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A): $74,706
Degree Type Tuition Fees
Diploma -
Undergraduate $70,476
Post Graduate $69,972

Application Details

Stanford University accepts applications from both domestic and international students from September every year. The application fee for undergraduate applicants is $90. The application fee varies for the different graduate programs and it ranges between $125- $275. The regular application deadline for the undergraduate courses is November 1. The application deadline varies for the different graduate courses. International students are advised to submit applications on time to be able to complete the admission process on time to apply for the visa. 

Events Dates
Application Deadline
2022-11-01

Other Fees

The other fees at Stanford University applicable to the students apart from the tuition fees are the living costs. The living costs vary for the students enrolled in the undergraduate and graduate courses. Given below is an estimated annual living expense for international students enrolled at Stanford:

Undergraduate Students

  • Room and Board: $16,433
  • Books and Supplies: $1,245
  • Personal expenses: $3,363

Graduate Students

  • Room and Apartment: $10,464 - $28,032
  • Books and supplies: $1,671
  • Transportation charges: $1,050
  • Medical insurance: $5,928
  • Health fee: $696
Average Annual Tuition Fees
$70476
Average Accommodation
$15112
Application Fees
$90

Courses Fees

Stanford University offers various full-time, part-time and online UG and PG courses to students from all over the world. The courses are offered in disciplines such as law, medicines, science, business, engineering, etc. The course fee for some of the popular courses offered at Stanford University are given below.

Master Courses:

Doctor Courses:

Bachelor Courses:

Master of Business Administration [M.B.A]

Course Fees: $74706


Master of Science [M.Sc]

Course Fees: $57861 - $129700


Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D]

Course Fees: $ - $72420


Bachelor of Science [B.Sc]

Course Fees: $70476 - $73964


Bachelor of Arts [B.A]

Course Fees: $70476 - $73964


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Contact Information

For any general queries, one can contact the campus operator on 650-723-2300. For graduate admissions, you can contact +1-866-432-7472 or drop a mail to gradadmissions@stanford.edu. The other contact information of Stanford University is given below:

Stanford, California

Location

+1-650-723-2300

Contact No

+1-650-725-2846

Toll-Free No

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