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16,122 Students
5% Admitted
- 17,534 full time
- 4,294 part time
- 9,281 men full time
- 6,841 women full time
- 43,997 applied
- 2,114 admitted
- 1,750 enrolled
7,064 Undergraduates
$47,940 Tuition/Year
- 11,154 Graduates
- 2,260 Non-Degree
- $47,940 in state
- $688 fees
- $15,763 room & board
- $1,455 books and supplies
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At a Glance
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit |
| Campus Setting: | Far West Large suburb |
| Highest Degree Offered: | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
| Level of Institution: | Four or more years |
| Calendar: | Quarter |
| School Mascot: | Cardinal |
| School Colors: | Cardinal red and white |
Reviews in 3 Sentences
- Dahlton from Jackson, CA
by far the most diverse, relaxed campus full of happy, friendly students of all ages. clean, green and exuding student pride everywhere you go. the best choice anyone could…
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- Laura from San Fernando, Ca
It is the most productive, accepting, safe, and fun environment I have ever known. I gained a surrogate family in the community and all the students there. I feel incredibly…
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- Josh from San Antonio, TX
Stanford is an incredible place. It has the best research opportunities and economics in the world, and its arts facilities are exceptional and quickly becoming the best in the world…
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- H. from MN
Stanford felt like a new family. The most amazing thing was that everyone there just accepts you for who you are. The weather and the people are beautiful and sunny…
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- Aline from Mount Pleasant, IA
It's a place where you feel like you belong, no matter where you might come from. The people, weather, environment, and staff all combine to give you one of the…
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Mission Statement
From the Stanford University Founding Grant, November 11, 1885:
...the Nature, Object, and Purposes of the Institution Hereby Founded, to Be:
Its nature, that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade, including mechanical institutes, museums, galleries of art, laboratories, and conservatories, together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches, and for mechanical training, and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind:
Its object, to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life;
And its purposes, to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization, teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law, and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the
Stanford University
- Located in Stanford, CA
- Private not-for-profit
- 16,122 students enrolled
- 5% admitted
- $47,940 annual cost to attend
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Reviews
Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
- Mayanka from India
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I am
researching this school and
have not visited the campus
What's not to love about California? Especially around Stanford, which is misty and cool, but gets warm enough to hang out outside.
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- Vivian
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I am
a current student here
It can be a bit intimidating when your classmates have already done so much, but for the most part everyone is laid back and humble that you don’t have to worry. They really are great people. It’s the atmosphere of the school to be really nice and accepting. People around here actually say Hi when they walk past you. It is great being here because the school trusts and supports you so much- you can basically do anything you want. There are many resources available if you need any sort of help. Stanford’s got the money.
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- Alexis from Riverside, CA
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I am
a current student here
I love the people, but I admit that I am overwhelmed with the opportunities. The classes are very fast paced and there is a lot of pressure (which one can resist) to be occupied with something productive all of the time. The city is a little farther when you're a freshman without a car (1.5 hour train ride). I love it.
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- Savannah
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I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
The architecture everyone gushes about is truly beautiful, so there won't be any problems with a less-than-stellar campus. The people are very friendly, even the complete strangers you see biking around. There are numerous places to hang out and tons of activities to join, so there's no way you can be bored.
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- Mark from Kerman, CA
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I am
researching this school and
have visited the campus
The campus is absolutely beautiful. I was amazed at what I saw. There is a lot of things to do on campus that will keep a student very happy. Its location is really sweet since it is located close to the bay, so opportunities to do things off campus are really numerous. I am a huge sports guy and I love Stanford's athletic program. If you love sports, you are going to have a lot of fun going to all sorts of athletic events.
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