Stanford University

Stanford Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Stanford will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Stanford Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Stanford University Overview

Stanford University is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Stanford, California. Stanford was founded in 1891 and now enrolls around 15,961 students a year, including 6,366 undergrads. Stanford provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Stanford! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Stanford's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Stanford students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Stanford has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Stanford has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Stanford on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Stanford on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is January 2. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Stanford by April 1.

Is Stanford a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Stanford offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Stanford University

It is extremely difficult to get into Stanford. In 2021, Stanford accepted just 5% of all applicants. Out of 45,227 applications received in 2021, 2,349 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Stanford

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Stanford, around 86% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 95% of students who started at Stanford earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Stanford Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 50% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Stanford grads is $78,000 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Stanford's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. The school spends $104,781 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Stanford

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Stanford meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $59,882 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $24,337 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Stanford. Based on this information, how does Stanford sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Stanford a good school for you?

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Where is Stanford University Located?

Stanford is located in the suburban setting of Stanford, California, less than an hour from San Francisco and San Jose.

If you want to see Stanford for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Stanford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, San Francisco International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Stanford and Stanford are like without leaving home.

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