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Stanford University

Stanford, California · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$102,887

Acceptance Rate

4%

Graduation Rate

94%

Annual Tuition

$62,484

At a Glance

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Total Students

7,841

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Retention Rate

98%

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Faculty Ratio

6

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Financial Aid

6%

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Median Debt

$12,000

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Stanford University is a private, non-profit institution with a very selective admissions process, accepting only 3.9% of applicants. The university has a student body of 7,841, and it boasts high retention and graduation rates of 97.8% and 94%, respectively. The annual tuition cost is $62,484, with 6.3% of students receiving financial aid.

Graduates of Stanford University experience strong financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $89,527, increasing to $102,887 after five years and $124,080 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $12,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$90k

1 YEAR

$103k

5 YEARS

$124k

10 YEARS

Top 1% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Stanford University alumni earn a median salary of $89,527. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $102,887. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $124,080. The median debt for graduates is $12,000.

Stanford University has a high retention rate of 97.8% and a graduation rate of 94%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 3.9%. A small percentage of students receive financial aid, at 6.3%. The in-state tuition is $62,484.

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Campus Location

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Stanford, California

Stanford, CA 94305

Stanford University is located in Stanford, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stanford University has an acceptance rate of 4%.