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Explore the possibilities of a Stanford education.

7,841 Undergraduate students
Class of 2027 from 76 countries + 49 states
9,688 Graduate students

Undergraduates

Undergraduate Admission

About 1,700 freshmen and 30 transfer students enroll at Stanford each year. We review each applicant with an eye to academic excellence, intellectual vitality, and personal context.

Undergraduate Admission

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Stanford meets the full financial need of every admitted undergrad who qualifies for assistance. Tuition is covered for undergrads with family incomes under $150,000. Tuition, room, and board are covered for undergrads with family incomes below $100,000.

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Profile of the Class of 2027

Class of 2027

Graduate Studies

Graduate Admission

More than 200 degree programs are offered across seven schools at Stanford. Admission requirements vary greatly among them.

Graduate Admissions

Financing Graduate Study

The cost of graduate study at Stanford — and the resources available for financial support — vary by degree, school and enrollment status. About 85% of Stanford graduate students receive financial assistance.

Graduate Student Funding

Vice Provost for Graduate Education

The Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education offers information for prospective students of the 200+ graduate degree programs offered at Stanford.

Information for Prospective Students

Financial Aid

We are committed to making a world-class education affordable.

About 65% of students receive financial aid toward the cost of attendance
Tuition covered for undergrads with family incomes below $150,000
Tuition, room, & board covered for undergrads with family incomes below $100,000
Graduate aid available based on available funds and academic merit
More About Financial Aid

Applying To Other Programs

Summer Session

High school students, current Stanford students, and other college students can all apply to participate in eight-week summer academic programs.

Lifelong Learning

Stanford offers valuable opportunities in continuing adult education, executive, and professional programs, and special programs for K-12 students.

Postdocs

Information for postdoctoral scholars seeking positions at Stanford University.