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Private university

Stanford University

Santa Clara, California, United States
QS ranking
2
Acceptance rate
4%
Tuition fee
USD55,473/ year

Study background

University introduction

Stanford University is located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer and Information Sciences and Support, Engineering, Biology, Economics and Cognitive Science. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 17,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
89%
11%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Canada

  4. 4.

    Korea

  5. 5.

    France

Student gender

In this university

50%
50%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

5 : 1
5 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 7 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 28.9 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.stanford.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,819

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer and Information Sciences and Support

  2. 2.

    Engineering

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Economics

  5. 5.

    Cognitive Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

8,180acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

15

Health support

In this university

862 : 1
862 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

431 : 1
431 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

25

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

14

Football / Track fields

1

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

7

Badminton courts

—

Swimming pool

6

Indoor gyms

—

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

24

Number of dormitories

20

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
10,725
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
65 - 70%
Temperature
6°
19°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
58 - 61%
Temperature
10°
26°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
59 - 61%
Temperature
14°
27°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
59 - 68%
Temperature
6°
24°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Distance between airport and university

30 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 2 hours
Cost
USD 4 - 10
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 65 - 85

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

2

Score

98.6

Staff in career centre

In this university

218 : 1
218 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

1,163 : 1
1,163 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

120

Average numbers of services

6