Stanford University

(Stanford, CA)

Stanford is recognized as one of the world's leading universities. Our renowned professors offer students a remarkable range of academic courses that are paired with an extraordinary breadth of extracurricular activities and opportunities for research, independent study and public service.The university's mission: to prepare students "for personal success and direct usefulness in life" and "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." More than a century after its founding, Stanford University remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing our students for leadership in today's complex world.

Admissions

7.18%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Admitted Freshmen Ranked

1% in Top 50% in H.S. Class

Early Action: January 01, 2012
Regular Decision: January 01, 2012

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2000–2300 SAT Total
660–760 SAT Reading
680–780 SAT Math
670–760 SAT Writing

30–34 ACT Composite
30–35 ACT English
29–34 ACT Math
29–32 ACT Writing

Cost

$54,009
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $38,676
Out-of-State Tuition: $38,676
Room and Board: $13,848
Books & Supplies: $1,485

Will I Like It

7,699
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburban
Religious Affiliation: No affiliation
6 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
49% Women

Famous Alumni

Steve Ballmer- CEO of Microsoft

Doris Fisher - Co-founder of The GAP

Herbert Hoover - American President

Phil Knight - Co-founder and Chairman of Nike

Heather Langenkamp - Actress

Condoleezza Rice - Secretary of State for America

Sally Ride - Astronaut

Ben Savage - Actor

Eunice Kennedy Shriver - Founder of Special Olympics

Chet Simmons - Founder of ESPN

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Archeology, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Industrial & Product Design

Extra Curriculars

Aero Club, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Mailing Address

355 Galvez Street
Stanford, CA 94305

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