Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
4%
Average SAT
1,553
ACT midpoint
35
Enrollment
7,554
In-state tuition
$65,910
Out-of-state tuition
$65,910
Avg net price
$13,807
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 35

Popular programs at Stanford University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Computer Science.277
2Human Biology.114
3Economics.108
4Engineering, Other.91
5Political Science and Government.78
6Engineering-Related Fields.77
7Mathematics.71
8Research and Experimental Psychology.71
9Cognitive Science.64
10International Relations and National Security Studies.64
11Biology, General.62
12Mechanical Engineering.49
13Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.43
14Applied Mathematics.43
15Science, Technology and Society.40
16Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.38
17Biomedical/Medical Engineering.33
18English Language and Literature, General.33
19Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.31
20Physics.27

Showing top 20 of 45 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Stanford University?

Stanford University has an acceptance rate of 4% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Stanford University?

Admitted students at Stanford University typically score between 1510 and 1580 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Stanford University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Stanford University is approximately $13,807 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Stanford University?

4-year graduation rate data for Stanford University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.