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Stanford University
From the Stanford University Founding Grant, November 11, 1885: ...the Nature, Object, and Purposes of the Institution Hereby Founded, to Be: Its nature, that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade, including mechanical institutes, museums, galleries of art, laboratories, and conservatories, together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches, and for mechanical training, and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind: Its object, to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life; And its purposes, to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization, teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law, and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
General Information
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Contact Information Stanford, CA 94305 www.stanford.edu/ admission@stanford.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Stanford University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 19,042 (6,576 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Suburb: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 98% under 25, 1% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $75 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 22,333 | 11,107 | 11,226 |
| Percent admitted | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 67 | 67 | 68 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1579 | 96 |
| ACT | 413 | 25 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 660 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 33 |
| ACT English | 29 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 34 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $32,994 | $31,200 | $29,847 |
| Out-of-State | $32,994 | $31,200 | $29,847 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,260 | $1,215 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,367 | $9,932 | $9,503 |
| Other | $1,935 | $1,875 | $1,815 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | |||
| Other | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | |||
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $46,586 | $44,267 | $42,380 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $46,586 | $44,267 | $42,380 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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