Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford blends cutting-edge technology innovation with liberal arts breadth and top-tier athletics.
- Admit rate
- 3.7%
- Highly selective
- SAT middle 50%
- 1500–1580
- Scores required to apply
- Avg. net price
- $18,279
- per year, after grants
- Average GPA
- 3.96
- unweighted
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Half of admitted students scored between 1500 and 1580.
Popular majors
- Computer ScienceComputer Science & AIStandout program
- Management Science & EngineeringBusiness, Finance & Econ
- Human Biology / Pre-MedBiology, Health & Pre-MedStandout program
- Symbolic SystemsComputer Science & AIStandout program
- EconomicsSocial Sciences & LawStandout program
Highlights
- Silicon Valley epicenter & venture network
- Legendary Pac-12 / ACC athletic tradition
- Zero parent contribution for families making under $100k
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