Stanford University

About Stanford University

Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university in Stanford, California. It is renowned for its academic excellence, research output, and entrepreneurial spirit. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford has been instrumental in the development of many technology companies and has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. The university is organized into seven schools, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Rankings & Recognition

#3

QS World University Rankings 2026

Accreditations & Memberships

Association of American Universities Universitas 21 Independent Colleges of Northern California

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Stanford University's global standing for that metric.

Academic Reputation 100/100#100/100#5

Employer Reputation 100/100#100/100#3

Faculty / Student 100/100#100/100#17

Citations / Faculty 99.7/100#99.7/100#24

Intl. Faculty 94.2/100#94.2/100#188

Intl. Students 73.5/100#73.5/100#261

Intl. Student Diversity 76.1/100#76.1/100#230

Intl. Research Network 96.5/100#96.5/100#49

Employment Outcomes 100/100#100/100#2

Sustainability 95.4/100#95.4/100#19

Key Facts

17,246 Total Students

2,288 Faculty

5:1 StudentΓÇôFaculty

3.68% Acceptance Rate

650 Clubs

98% Retention (Yr1)

92% Graduation Rate

Popular Programs

Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Business Administration (MBA) Law (JD) Medicine (MD)

Application Details

Application Fee $90

Avg. TAT 2–4 weeks

Next Intake Rolling

Intake Seasons Year-round

Programs Offered 9

Avg. Scholarship Need-based

Annual Living Cost Varies

Standardized Test Requirements

Test	Minimum Score
IELTS AcademicMost undergraduate programs Most undergraduate programs	6.0 – 6.5
TOEFL iBTAccepted at most institutions Accepted at most institutions	78 – 90
PTE AcademicWidely accepted Widely accepted	55 – 65
DuolingoAccepted by select programs Accepted by select programs	105 – 115

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 95%

I-20 Processing 15 days

Post-Study Work 36 months

Green Card Pathway Yes

Financials

Application Fee $90

Avg Scholarship $30,000

Career Outcomes

$120K Median Salary

Where Graduates Land

Google Apple Meta Microsoft Amazon McKinsey & Company Goldman Sachs Tesla Genentech Stanford University

Faculty & Alumni

Faculty with PhD — 99% Faculty Industry Exp. — 40% Alumni in Fortune 500 — 25 Alumni in Leadership — 40 Alumni Startups

Notable Alumni

Larry Page Sergey Brin Reese Witherspoon Tiger Woods Sandra Day O'Connor Herbert Hoover Elon Musk (transferred) Chelsea Clinton John F. Kennedy (attended) Sigourney Weaver

Campus & Location

Main CampusStanford, California, USA

CLIMATE Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

AVG. COMMUTE TO DOWNTOWN 25 minutes

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Student Life & Housing

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Diversity & Demographics

Intl Students 23%

Year-1 Retention 98%

On-time Graduation 92%

Cost Deep-Dive

Application Fee USD 90

Scholarships Available 4

Intakes & Deadlines

Deadlines vary by program. Connect with our team for the latest intake calendar.

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UndergraduateAward Amount Varies Undergraduate

UndergraduateAward Amount VariesThomara Latimer Cancer Foundation ScholarshipThomara Latimer Cancer FoundationUnited StatesJan 19, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's10,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's10,000Gordon Hay ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 10, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's40,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's40,000Mary Doctor Fine Arts ScholarshipBlumenthal Performing ArtsUnited StatesMar 18, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsUp to $3,375 All Levels

All LevelsUp to $3,375Student Success GrantSouth UniversityUnited StatesMay 31, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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Bachelor's$3,000 Bachelor's

Bachelor's$3,000Ahead of the Curve - Summer 2026 New High School Graduate ScholarshipAcademy of Art UniversityUnited StatesJun 15, 2026View DetailsApply Now

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All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorship All Levels

All LevelsIncludes tuition and fee waivers for courses, funding support, and J-1 visa sponsorshipFulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) ProgramU.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)United StatesView DetailsApply Now

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