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Stanford University

The Leland Stanford Junior University was founded in 1885 by California Senator Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr., who died of typhoid fever at 15.Stanford welcomes more than 150,000 visitors to campus annually. Whether you live in the neighborhood or are coming from far away, we look forward to seeing you here on the Farm.Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. It is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford is located in California's Bay Area, one of the most intellectually dynamic and culturally diverse areas of the nation.The university is organized around seven schools: three schools consisting of 40 academic departments at the undergraduate level as well as four professional schools that focus on graduate programs in law, medicine, education, and business. All schools are on the same campus. Students compete in 36 varsity sports, and the university is one of two private institutions in the Division I FBS Pac-12 Conference. It has gained 126 NCAA team championships, and Stanford has won the NACDA Directors' Cup for 24 consecutive years, beginning in 1994–1995. In addition, Stanford students and alumni have won 270 Olympic medals including 139 gold medals.


Ranking

# 3rd

QS Survey 2023

# 3rd

QS Survey 2022

# 4th

Times Higher 2022

# 6th

US News 2022

Admission Criteria & Eligibility

The SAT with Essay or the ACT with Writing is required for all undergraduate applicants.

Required Application Components


Courses Offered

Semester (Calendar System) | 44 Undergraduate Courses

Bioengineering...

Bioengineering

Bioengineering...

Bioengineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Economics...

Economics

Economics...

Economics

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology...

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology...

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Art History...

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Art History...

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Histor...

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Histor...

Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History

$ 18,482 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts Classical Studies...

Bachelor of Arts Classical Studies

Bachelor of Arts Classical Studies...

Bachelor of Arts Classical Studies

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Greek...

Bachelor of Arts in Greek

Bachelor of Arts in Greek...

Bachelor of Arts in Greek

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts Latin...

Bachelor of Arts Latin

Bachelor of Arts Latin...

Bachelor of Arts Latin

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Greek & La...

Bachelor of Arts in Greek & Latin

Bachelor of Arts in Greek & La...

Bachelor of Arts in Greek & Latin

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in History...

Bachelor of Arts in History

Bachelor of Arts in History...

Bachelor of Arts in History

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Philosophy...

Philosophy

Philosophy...

Philosophy

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Political Science...

Political Science

Political Science...

Political Science

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Religious Studies...

Religious Studies

Religious Studies...

Religious Studies

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Sociology...

Sociology

Sociology...

Sociology

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Comparative Literature...

Comparative Literature

Comparative Literature...

Comparative Literature

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

French and Italian...

French and Italian

French and Italian...

French and Italian

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

German Studies...

German Studies

German Studies...

German Studies

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Iberian and Latin American Culture...

Iberian and Latin American Cultures

Iberian and Latin American Culture...

Iberian and Latin American Cultures

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Russian language...

Russian language

Russian language...

Russian language

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts Chinese...

Bachelor of Arts Chinese

Bachelor of Arts Chinese...

Bachelor of Arts Chinese

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts Japanese...

Bachelor of Arts Japanese

Bachelor of Arts Japanese...

Bachelor of Arts Japanese

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts East Asian Studie...

Bachelor of Arts East Asian Studies

Bachelor of Arts East Asian Studie...

Bachelor of Arts East Asian Studies

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in English...

Bachelor of Arts in English

Bachelor of Arts in English...

Bachelor of Arts in English

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Linguistics...

Linguistics

Linguistics...

Linguistics

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Music...

Music

Music...

Music

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & ...

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Perfomance Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & ...

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Perfomance Studies

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & ...

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Perfomance Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & ...

Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Perfomance Studies

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Energy Resources Engineering...

Energy Resources Engineering

Energy Resources Engineering...

Energy Resources Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Earth System Science...

Earth System Science

Earth System Science...

Earth System Science

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Geological Sciences...

Geological Sciences

Geological Sciences...

Geological Sciences

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Geophysics...

Geophysics

Geophysics...

Geophysics

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Biology...

Biology

Biology...

Biology

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Chemistry...

Chemistry

Chemistry...

Chemistry

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Bachelor of Science in Physics...

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Bachelor of Science in Physics...

Bachelor of Science in Physics

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Computer Science...

Computer Science

Computer Science...

Computer Science

$ Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Aeronautics and Astronautics...

Aeronautics and Astronautics

Aeronautics and Astronautics...

Aeronautics and Astronautics

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Chemical Engineering...

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering...

Chemical Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Civil and Environmental Engineerin...

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineerin...

Civil and Environmental Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Electrical Engineering...

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering...

Electrical Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Materials Science and Engineering...

Materials Science and Engineering

Materials Science and Engineering...

Materials Science and Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Mechanical Engineering...

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering...

Mechanical Engineering

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 4 Years

4 Years

Communication...

Communication

Communication...

Communication

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Mathematics...

Mathematics

Mathematics...

Mathematics

$ Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

Psychology...

Psychology

Psychology...

Psychology

$ 18,491 Fee / Yearly | 3 Years

3 Years

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Dates for Applications

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Campus

Campus Facts

8,180

(Acres) Main Campus Size

6

Number of Campuses

1885

Established Year

Weather

14°C

Winter Day Temp.

4°C

Winter Night Temp

20°C

Spring Day Temp.

7°C

Spring Night Temp.

25°C

Summer Day Temp.

12°C

Summer Ngt Temp.

22°C

Autumn Day Temp.

8°C

Autumn Ngt Temp.

Student Diversity

13:12

Male : Female

12%

Int. Students

16,430

Total Students

16,101

Full Time Students

34 %

White

23 %

Asian

15 %

Latin American

10 %

African American

Cost of Living

$24,000

Cost of Living in city

$20,750

Living cost of campus

Contact Details

Stanford University

Stanford University Montag Hall, 355 Galvez Street Stanford, Stanford, California, United States of America, CA 94305

Phone: + 1- 650- 723-2091
College Website