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Stanford University, popularly called Stanford, is a private research university located in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by the former Governor of California and future U.S. Senator, Leland Stanford, and his wife, Jane Lathrop Stanford. The university enrolls more than 6,000 undergraduate and over 7,000 graduate students. The campus is spread across an area of 8,183 acres. Stanford offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Stanford is made up of many academic schools that offer various graduate and undergraduate programs. They are:
Stanford participates in the NCAA's Division I-A, and is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Stanford Cardinals.
The school is known for its programs in science, engineering, mathematics, and computer science and engineering.
Stanford University is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 9% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 650. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 680 and 780.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Stanford University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 19,782 students at Stanford University (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
Stanford University has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Stanford University values student athletics, and belongs to the Pacific-10 Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"From the Stanford University Founding Grant, November 11, 1885:
...the Nature, Object, and Purposes of the Institution Hereby Founded, to Be:
Its nature, that of a university with such seminaries of learning as shall make it of the highest grade, including mechanical institutes, museums, galleries of art, laboratories, and conservatories, together with all things necessary for the study of agriculture in all its branches, and for mechanical training, and the studies and exercises directed to the cultivation and enlargement of the mind:
Its object, to qualify its students for personal success, and direct usefulness in life;
And its purposes, to promote the public welfare by exercising an influence in behalf of humanity and civilization, teaching the blessings of liberty regulated by law, and inculcating love and reverence for the great principles of government as derived from the inalienable rights of man to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
More complete details are provided below.
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
General Phone: (650) 723-2300
http://www.stanford.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,324 | electrical engineering, engineering management, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 1,048 | interdisciplinary studies, economics, international relations, political science, English, history, sociology, anthropology, ... |
| Science | 511 | biology, physics, chemistry, geology, geological and earth sciences, physics courses, science and society, geophysics, ... |
| Business and Management | 445 | business management, business administration, business and related services |
| Law | 223 | law, advanced legal research |
| Education and Teaching | 203 | education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 184 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 156 | applied mathematics courses, mathematics, statistics, computational mathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 127 | psychology, cognitive science |
| Medicine | 104 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Media | 63 | media studies |
| Religion and Philosophy | 55 | philosophy, religion, philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 37 | music, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 17 | film studies, cinematography |
| Medical Administration | 14 | medical informatics, health and medical administrative |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | public policy analysis |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | conservation courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Stanford University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,974 | 80 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,646 | 64 |
| Doctor's degree | 673 | 68 |
| First-professional degree | 271 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Stanford University had a total enrollment of 19,782 students (13,370 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 61% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 15% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 22% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 42% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Texas | 6% |
| New York | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 % |
Stanford University offers campus housing for 10,693 of its 13,370 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25,299 | 2,400 | 9% | 1,703 | 71% |
| Men | 12,994 | 1,248 | 10% | 872 | 70% |
| Women | 12,305 | 1,152 | 9% | 831 | 72% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 780 |
| SAT Writing | 670 | 760 |
| ACT Verbal | 30 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 35 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,798 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,798 |
| Room and board | $ 11,182 |
| Room charge | $ 6,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,982 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,455 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,325 |
Financial Aid:
Stanford University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 130500)
Stanford University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $207,202 | 4 | $263,744 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $148,672 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $81,479 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 92 | $70,695 | 137 | $61,379 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 292 | $97,645 | 117 | $85,839 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 417 | $97,973 | 260 | $75,785 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 468 | $183,765 | 105 | $176,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 117 | $130,712 | 52 | $121,131 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 127 | $102,505 | 76 | $98,317 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 712 | $160,553 | 233 | $138,789 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Basketball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Baseball | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Track | Pacific-10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 366 | 277 | 643 |
| Football | 101 | 0 | 101 |
| Track | 41 | 42 | 83 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 181 | 222 | 403 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Archeology
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American Indian/Native American Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Area Studies, Other
Asian-American Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Computational Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Informatics
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell Physiology
Chemistry, General
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Epidemiology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Pharmacology
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Science, Technology and Society
Structural Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Stanford University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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