Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA · Private · 7,841 undergraduates · founded 1885
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Admissions
Middle 50% is the range between the 25th and 75th percentile of enrolled students who submitted scores. Testing policies change; confirm the current policy with Stanford. Reading test scores →
Cost
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $-2,536 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $-193 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,212 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,092 |
| Over $110,000 | $53,882 |
Averages for students receiving federal aid. Use the net price calculator on Stanford’s website for an estimate for your family. Paying for college →
Outcomes
Students
Undergraduates by race and ethnicity
Asian29%
White23%
Hispanic or Latino17%
International13%
Two or more races9.6%
Black7.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.8%
Unknown0.5%
Largest majors
Departments →| Program | Graduates per year | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 293 | $214,9074 years after graduating |
| Economics | 112 | $112,7004 years after graduating |
| Cognitive Science | 83 | $131,6504 years after graduating |
| Political Science and Government | 72 | $59,2971 year after graduating |
| Mathematics | 65 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 61 | $91,0754 years after graduating |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 57 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 56 | $117,0724 years after graduating |
| Biology, General | 56 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 52 | $82,0364 years after graduating |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, most recent data as of October 2026. These figures are federal data, not student ratings.