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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

Contact Information
Stanford, CA 94305
www.stanford.edu/
admission@stanford.edu
General Info:(650) 723-2300
Financial Aid:(650) 723-3058
Admissions:(650) 723-2091
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
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants22,33311,10711,226
Percent admitted111111
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time676768
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
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 SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT157996
ACT41325
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading660760
SAT Math680780
ACT Composite2833
ACT English2934
ACT Math2934
* 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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