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Stanford University

Stanford, CA · University · Private nonprofit

Locale

Suburb: Large

Yield

82%

Most Popular Majors

  1. 1. Computer & Information Sciences341
  2. 2. Engineering305
  3. 3. Interdisciplinary Studies287
  4. 4. Social Sciences287
  5. 5. Mathematics & Statistics90

Enrollment

Admissions

SAT scores (50th percentile)

ACT Composite (50th percentile)

Tuition & fees (in-state)

Graduation rate

Degrees conferred

Finance: core revenue & expense

Financial aid: % receiving any aid

Academic peers

This institution and its closest academic peers — same institution type, ranked by overlap in subjects and degree levels offered and by how many students earn those degrees — leaving out any that are 10 or more points below it on yield or graduation rate. Select a column heading to sort.

Stanford University
This institution
82%92%4% admitted
SAT 1,545
7,904
  1. Computer & Information Sciences
  2. Engineering
  3. Interdisciplinary Studies
  4. Social Sciences
  5. Mathematics & Statistics
$87,833
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MA · Private
86%96%5% admitted
SAT 1,550
4,535
  1. Engineering
  2. Computer & Information Sciences
  3. Mathematics & Statistics
  4. Interdisciplinary Studies
  5. Physical Sciences
$82,730
University of Chicago
IL · Private
88%96%4% admitted
SAT 1,545
7,598
  1. Social Sciences
  2. Biological & Biomedical Sciences
  3. Computer & Information Sciences
  4. Mathematics & Statistics
  5. Physical Sciences
$90,360

Selectivity sorts on admit rate and test score together, relative to this institution; the test score is the SAT total, or the ACT converted to it. Majors are subject areas by bachelor's degrees conferred. Average cost is the published annual cost of attendance, averaged over in-state and out-of-state students.