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Stanford University

Stanford, CA

About

Stanford University, in Stanford, California, is a prestigious private research institution known for its academic excellence and innovation. Notable graduate programs include the Stanford Graduate School of Business, the School of Engineering (especially in computer science and electrical engineering), and the Stanford Law School. The School of Medicine is also renowned for its biomedical research and clinical training. Stanford's close ties to Silicon Valley enhance its focus on entrepreneurship and cutting-edge technology.

GradCafe Application Summary

Admission Results
Total Results
17,585
Graduate Acceptance Rate
24%
Mean Notification Date
February 10
Acceptances
4,165
Rejections
9,476
Interviews
1,361
Waitlisted
626

This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.

University Cost

Total Cost

In-State Tuition and Fees $87,833
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $87,833

Cost Breakdown

Published tuition and required fees $62,484
Books and supplies $825
On-campus room and board $19,922
On-campus other expenses $4,602

Year-over-Year Application Comparison: 2024 vs 2023

Avg. Acceptance Rate
22.11% from 24.73%
Decreased by -2.62%
Avg. Rejected Rate
59.78% from 54.98%
Increased by 4.80%
Avg. Interview Rate
13.12% from 13.33%
Decreased by -0.20%
Avg. Waitlisted Rate
4.98% from 6.96%
Decreased by -1.98%

Season Comparisson

Spring 2024 Acceptance Rate
55.56%
Fall 2024 Acceptance Rate
21.67%

Avg. Grades for Accepted Applications

Undergrad GPA 3.84
General GRE 247.58
Verbal GRE 227.69
AW GRE 4.84

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering

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