Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Site officiel ↗
Stanford University is in Stanford, CA, United States. Tuition for international students: $67,731 per year (2026-27 figure). Applying: intake: Fall; application fee $100. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
✓ 42 facts from 17 official pages, each with the exact sentence it comes from · checked 2026-11-11 · How we verify
4%
Taux d'admission
7,554
Étudiants de premier cycle
$68,544
Frais de scolarité / an
$92,892
Coût total des études / an
$125,340
Revenu médian, 10 ans après l'entrée
1510–1580
SAT, 50 % médians (approx.)
34–35
ACT, 50 % médians
Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | about $92,892 per year (tuition, housing, food, books — U.S. Department of Education figure) + health insurance $8,808 + flights and visa. Four years cost roughly four times this if prices stay the same; colleges usually raise prices every year. |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: yes, but asking for it can affect the admission decision. Merit scholarships: none. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students; the college does not publish amounts. |
| Chances of admission | extremely selective: about 1 in 28 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1510–1580. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 nov. (Restrictive Early Action — Early and not binding, but you may not apply early to most other private colleges.) Last round: Regular Decision, 5 janv.. |
| Where and how students live | Stanford, CA · Large suburb · summer highs about 25°C, winter lows about 6°C · 22 km from SJC airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Required; housing and meals $22,944 per year |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Need-aware pour les candidats internationaux L'université peut tenir compte de la capacité de paiement d'un candidat international au moment de décider de son admission. Sources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For international citizens who indicate on their application that they will be applying for financial aid, that request will be a factor in our admission evaluation, making the process more selective.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“If you are not a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, undocumented student, or an Eligible Noncitizen, your request for financial aid will be a factor in our admission evaluation.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Oui — couvre la totalité des besoins démontrés des étudiants admisSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Financial aid at Stanford is based on the family's demonstrated financial need and we will meet the full need of all admitted students regardless of citizenship.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Stanford is committed to meeting demonstrated financial need for all admitted students (regardless of citizenship) who have requested financial aid during the application process.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Bourses au mérite | Non — l'aide est fondée sur les besoins, pas sur le mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “We do not offer merit scholarships outside of a limited number of athletic scholarships.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Forms for international aid applicants | CSS Profile, The college's own aid form · CSS code 4704Sources (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International applicants should submit the CSS Profile if they are able.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“If you are an international student who cannot afford the CSS Profile fee, or if you live in a country from which the College Board cannot process payments, you may submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA) instead.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“If you are an international student who cannot afford the CSS Profile fee, or if you live in a country from which the College Board cannot process payments, you may submit an International Student Application for Financial Assistance using our secure Document Upload process.”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Must request aid when applying? | Yes — if you do not apply for aid when you apply for admission, you cannot get need-based aid laterSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Politique SAT / ACT | SAT ou ACT obligatoireSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ACT or SAT scores are required.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Yes, the ACT or SAT is required.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Test de niveau d'anglais non requisSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “No, we do not require any English proficiency exams.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“If you would like to send us one, you are welcome to self-report your scores from any English proficiency exam.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Athletic Scholarships
Montant non publié
Sources (1)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“We do not offer merit scholarships outside of a limited number of athletic scholarships.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11University Scholarship
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Financial need: Required
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Scholarship from Stanford is the primary source of funding used to assist students with meeting their educational costs.”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“All university scholarship funds are awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by information provided on the CSS Profile.”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“No separate application is required for any of our specific scholarship funds.”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Financial aid at Stanford is based on the family's demonstrated financial need and we will meet the full need of all admitted students regardless of citizenship.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Top 5 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2024-2025 - Computer Science - Human Biology - Economics - Symbolic Systems - Mathematics”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Economics · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Top 5 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2024-2025 - Computer Science - Human Biology - Economics - Symbolic Systems - Mathematics”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Human Biology · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Top 5 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2024-2025 - Computer Science - Human Biology - Economics - Symbolic Systems - Mathematics”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Mathematics · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Top 5 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2024-2025 - Computer Science - Human Biology - Economics - Symbolic Systems - Mathematics”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Symbolic Systems · 4 years (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Top 5 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded 2024-2025 - Computer Science - Human Biology - Economics - Symbolic Systems - Mathematics”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“International citizens who indicate on their applications that they will not be applying for financial aid and subsequently are admitted are not eligible to apply for financial aid at any time during their four years at Stanford.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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Applying
| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | ACT 34-36 — middle 50% of admitted students (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For students in the Class of 2029 who submitted ACT scores, the middle 50 percent scored between 34 and 36.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11SAT 1520-1570 — middle 50% of admitted students (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For students in the Class of 2029 who submitted SAT scores, the middle 50 percent scored between 1520 and 1570.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Fall Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Students enroll and begin classes in the Fall. We do not offer Winter or Spring Quarter enrollment.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Application fee | $100 one-time Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Submit the $100 nonrefundable application fee or follow the instructions below to request a fee waiver in your application.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Interview | Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “First-year applicants who attend high school in an interview area and apply through the Restrictive Early Action (REA) or Regular Decision (RD) rounds may be invited to an optional interview.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Optional Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “No, we do not require any English proficiency exams. If you would like to send us one, you are welcome to self-report your scores from any English proficiency exam.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Mid-year report: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Midyear transcript (due by February 15)”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Common Application includes essay prompts for your personal essay.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“In addition to the personal essay, we also require the Stanford Questions, which you can access and submit through the Common Application once you add Stanford University to your list of colleges.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Counselor recommendation: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “School Report form and counselor letter of recommendation”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Teacher recommendation: Required ×2 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Letters of recommendation from two academic teachers”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Counselor / school report: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “School Report form and counselor letter of recommendation”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11College-specific essays: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “In addition to the personal essay, we also require the Stanford Questions, which you can access and submit through the Common Application once you add Stanford University to your list of colleges.”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “ACT or SAT test scores”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Official transcript(s) or academic results”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Restrictive Early Action — Application | 1 nov. Early and not binding, but you may not apply early to most other private colleges. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The application deadlines are November 1 (Restrictive Early Action), January 5 (Regular Decision) and March 15 (Transfer Admission).”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Regular Decision — Application | 5 janv. The normal round; not binding. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The application deadlines are November 1 (Restrictive Early Action), January 5 (Regular Decision) and March 15 (Transfer Admission).”admission.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Restrictive Early Action — Financial aid application | 15 nov. Early and not binding, but you may not apply early to most other private colleges. Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Restrictive Early Action November 15 (CSS Profile & IDOC) Mid-December”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Priority Filing Date November 15”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Regular Decision — Financial aid application | 15 févr. The normal round; not binding. Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Regular Decision February 15 Early April”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | $67,731 per year (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | $22,944 per year (2026–27 figure) |
| Student health insurance | $8,808 per year (2026–27 figure) Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
| Proof of funds for the I-20 | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (6)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Budget Item 2026-2027 Academic Year”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Tuition 67,731”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Housing and Food 22,944”financialaid.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Cardinal Care Cost and Coverage by Quarter 2026 - 2027”vaden.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Autumn Sep 1 - Aug 31 12 $8,808 Charge on bill $2,936 $2,936 $2,936 $0”vaden.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Students who have alternative health insurance that provides adequate coverage may waive Cardinal Care, if desired.”vaden.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “First-year and new transfer students are required to live on campus in University housing for three consecutive quarters in their first year (not including summer).”approaching.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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| Years of guaranteed campus housing | 4 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Housing is guaranteed for entering undergraduate first-year students for four years.”facts.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
| Housing available during breaks | No Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All undergraduate residences close during the Winter Break between autumn and winter quarters.”rde.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“Students must move out of housing by 12:00 p.m. on December 12, 2026, and may not return to housing until winter quarter move in.”rde.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
Work and after graduation
| Accelerated bachelor's + master's programme | Yes Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The coterminal (coterm) bachelor's and master's degree program permits Stanford undergraduates to study for a bachelor's and a master's degree simultaneously, in the same or different departments.”ed.stanford.edu ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11 |
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Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
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| Computer Science STEM | $157,763 | $214,907 |
| Cognitive Science STEM | $105,925 | $131,650 |
| Mechanical Engineering STEM | — | $117,072 |
| Engineering, Other STEM | $72,063 | $115,206 |
| Economics STEM | $108,498 | $112,700 |
| Engineering-Related Fields STEM | $110,280 | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | $85,484 | $107,375 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $91,075 |
| English Language and Literature, General | — | $82,036 |
| Human Biology STEM | $52,843 | $81,529 |
| Political Science and Government | $47,352 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $48,283 | $45,519 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included. “STEM” = the field includes majors on the U.S. DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List (updated 2024-07-22); graduates of those majors on F-1 visas may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Check your exact major's CIP code with the college.
Lieu
| City / state | Stanford, CA |
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| Setting | Large suburb |
| Nearest major airport | Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), about 22 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (sept.) | average high 25°C (78°F) |
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| Coldest month (déc.) | average low 6°C (42°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 342 mm |
Month by month
| janv. | févr. | mars | avr. | mai | juin | juil. | août | sept. | oct. | nov. | déc. | |
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| High °C | 15° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Low °C | 6° | 7° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain mm | 63 | 74 | 52 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 64 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Moffett Federal Airfield, Ca Us weather station, about 11 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
Le coût, le taux d'admission, les fourchettes de scores aux tests et les revenus proviennent du College Scorecard du ministère américain de l'Éducation (consulté le 2026-11-11). La fourchette SAT additionne les scores par section aux 25e et 75e centiles ; elle est donc approximative. Les revenus du Scorecard concernent les bénéficiaires d'aides fédérales.