Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Private nonprofit · 7,554 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$125K
In-state tuition
$69K
Out-of-state tuition
$69K
Graduation rate
92%
Acceptance rate
4%
Median debt
$8K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $93K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1553 |
| ACT composite (median) | 35.0 |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $113K |
| SAT math (median) | 775 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 735 |
| Undergraduate composition | 23% White · 7% Black · 17% Hispanic · 29% Asian |
| Official website | www.stanford.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $136K | $12K |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | $77K | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $67K | — |
| Economics. | $60K | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | $60K | — |
| Engineering, Other. | $56K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $51K | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | $48K | — |
| Political Science and Government. | $46K | $11K |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $44K | — |
| Human Biology. | $40K | $12K |
| Biology, General. | $37K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $75K | 90% | $16K | $103K |
| National University | $13K | 43% | $12K | $74K |
| California Baptist University | $43K | 60% | $19K | $68K |
| Chapman University | $68K | 83% | $17K | $81K |
| Loyola Marymount University | $66K | 79% | $16K | $86K |
| Santa Clara University | $64K | 87% | $17K | $117K |
| University of San Diego | $62K | 81% | $19K | $93K |
| University of San Francisco | $62K | 66% | $18K | $95K |
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