Stanford University is a private institution that was founded in
1885.
It
has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,019,
its setting is suburban,
and the campus size is 8,180 acres.
It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar.
Stanford University's ranking in the 2016 edition of Best Colleges
is National Universities,
4.
Its tuition and fees are $46,320 (2015-16).
Stanford University’s pristine campus is located in California’s Bay
Area, about 30 miles from San Francisco. Stanford offers a wide range of
student organizations, including the Stanford Pre-Business Association
and Stanford Solar Car Project, which designs, builds and races a solar
car every two years. The Stanford Cardinals are well known for the
traditional "Big Game" against Cal,
an annual football competition that awards the Stanford Axe—a
sought-after trophy—to the victor. Stanford also has successful programs
in tennis and golf. Only freshman are required to live on campus, but
students are guaranteed housing for all four years and most choose to
remain on campus. Greek life at Stanford represents approximately 10
percent of the student body.
Four of Stanford University’s seven schools offer undergraduate and
graduate coursework, and the remaining three serve as purely graduate
schools. Graduate programs include the highly ranked School of Education, School of Engineering, Law School, School of Medicine and the top-ranked Graduate School of Business.
The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment oversees collaboration
between environmental research, teaching and outreach. Stanford has a
number of well-known theatrical and musical groups, including the Ram’s
Head Theatrical Society and the Mendicants, an all-male a cappella
group. Notable Stanford alumni include former U.S. President Herbert
Hoover, famed NFL quarterback John Elway, actress Sigourney Weaver and
golfer Tiger Woods, who began his professional career at Stanford.
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School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):
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Applying
When applying to Stanford University, it's important to note the application
deadline is January 3, and the early action deadline is
November 1.
Scores for
either the ACT or SAT test are
due January 15.
The application fee at Stanford University is $90.
It is most selective,
with an acceptance rate of 5.1 percent
and an early acceptance rate of 10.8 percent.
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Selectivity
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most selective
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Fall 2014 acceptance rate
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5.1%
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Application deadline
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January 3
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by
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January 15
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Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Stanford University is
4:1, and the school has 70.2 percent
of its classes with fewer than 20 students.
The most popular majors at Stanford University include:
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Engineering; Social Sciences; Computer
and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Physical Sciences.
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student
satisfaction,
is 98.3 percent.
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Class sizes
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Student-faculty ratio
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4:1
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4-year graduation rate
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76%
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Five most popular majors for 2014 graduates
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Student Life
Stanford University has a total undergraduate enrollment of
7,019, with a gender distribution of 52.8
percent male students and 47.2 percent female students.
At this school, 92 percent of the students live in college-owned,
-operated, or -affiliated housing and 8
percent of students live off campus.
Stanford University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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Total enrollment
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16,795
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Student gender distribution
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Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
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Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
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Collegiate athletic association
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NCAA I
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Campus Services
Stanford University offers a number of student services including
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care,
health service, and health insurance.
Stanford University
also
offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and
vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency
telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access
(key, security card, etc).
Of the students at Stanford University, 32 percent have cars on
campus.
Alcohol is
permitted for students of legal age at Stanford University.
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Students who have cars on campus
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32%
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Health insurance offered
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Yes
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Cost and Financial Aid
At Stanford University, 48.3 percent of full-time undergraduates
receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based
scholarship or grant award is $43,350.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the
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to choose the best tax-advantaged college investment account for you.
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Tuition and fees
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$46,320 (2015-16)
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Room and board
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$14,107 (2015-16)
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Financial aid statistics
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