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  • STANFORD, CA
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Stanford University

#2 in Best Colleges in America
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A+
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      A
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
    Stanford is an elite private university located in Stanford, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,752 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Stanford acceptance rate is only 5%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Biology, and Engineering. Graduating 95% of students, Stanford alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $70,400.
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    450 JANE STANFORD WAY
    STANFORD, CA 94305
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    About Stanford...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Pacific-12 Conference
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    Stanford Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    5%
    Application Deadline
    January 5
    SAT Range
    1420-1570
    ACT Range
    31-35
    Application Fee
    $90
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Recommended
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admission.stanford.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,023 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $54,547 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    70%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    2:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Computer Science
      260 Graduates
    • Biology
      165 Graduates
    • Engineering
      153 Graduates
    • Economics
      82 Graduates
    • Cognitive Science
      67 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      63 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      59 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      54 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      49 Graduates
    • Research and Experimental Psychology
      49 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,752 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    614
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    18%
    Varsity Athletes
    13%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $94,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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