The Basics About Stanford
Stanford is a private institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,602, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 8180 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Stanford's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 5. Its tuition and fees are $39,201.
Overview: Stanford University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1885
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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quarter
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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6,602
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$12,619,094,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$90
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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8%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,201
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Student Life at Stanford
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Stanford University’s pristine campus is located in California’s Bay Area, about 30 miles from San Francisco. Stanford offers a wide range of student organizations, including the Stanford Pre-Business Association and Stanford Solar Car Project, which designs, builds, and races a solar car every two years. The Stanford Cardinals are well known for the traditional "Big Game" against Cal, an annual football competition that awards the Stanford Axe—a sought-after trophy—to the victor. Stanford also has successful programs in tennis and golf. Only freshman are required to live on campus, but students are guaranteed housing for all four years and most choose to remain on campus. Greek life at Stanford represents approximately 10 percent of the student body.
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Other Facts About Stanford
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Three of Stanford University’s seven schools offer undergraduate and graduate coursework, and the remaining four serve as purely graduate schools. Graduate programs include the highly ranked School of Education, School of Engineering, Law School, School of Medicine, and the top-ranked Graduate School of Business. The Woods Institute for the Environment, a student-run organization at Stanford, oversees collaboration between environmental research, teaching, and outreach. Stanford has a number of well-known theatrical and musical groups, including the Ram’s Head Theatrical Society and the Mendicants, an all-male a capella group. Notable Stanford alumni include former U.S. President Herbert Hoover, famed NFL quarterback John Elway, actress Sigourney Weaver, and golfer Tiger Woods, who began his professional career at Stanford.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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In 1885, Jane and Leland Stanford established Stanford University in memory of their son. Their intent was to establish a "University of high degree" that would "qualify students for personal success and direct usefulness in life and promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Today, Stanford is a research university where teaching, learning and research are all integral to the university's mission. Stanford values close interaction between undergraduates and faculty. Student participation in research is strongly supported. Stanford's entrepreneurial character draws from its Western location and the legacy of its founders. Academic excellence crosses disciplines, ranging from humanities to social sciences to engineering and the sciences. Stanford emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and research and has established university-wide initiatives to address worldwide problems in human health, the environment, international affairs and K-12 education. Current faculty have 16 Nobels and 4 Pulitzers. Students, distinguished by initiative, love of learning and commitment to public service, are talented in many areas, including academics, art, music and athletics. Stanford's athletic teams, called the Cardinal, have won the Director's Cup as the best program nationwide 15 years in a row. Stanford's extraordinary campus is located in a dynamic and diverse area between San Francisco and San Jose in Northern California. The campus is considered among the most beautiful anywhere. The Bing Overseas Studies Program has offerings in 11 countries, and other Stanford programs take students to the Hopkins Marine Laboratory on Monterrey Bay and to Washington D.C.
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Applications: Stanford University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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No
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Early decision deadline:
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N/A
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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Yes
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Early action deadline:
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11/1
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Early action decision sent by:
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12/15
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$90
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/freshman/index.html
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$160
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Richard Shaw
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Admissions office phone number:
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(650) 723-2091
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Stanford University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Neither required/recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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are not available
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/01
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/01
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Very Important
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Talent/ability?
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Very Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Not Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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3
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High school units recommended in History:
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1
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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3
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: Stanford University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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8%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Early action acceptance rate:
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13%
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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7%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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30,429
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Number of applicants accepted:
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2,426
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,694
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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32%
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Number of male applicants:
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15,413
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,260
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Male freshman enrollment:
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864
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Number of female applicants:
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15,016
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,166
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Female freshman enrollment:
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830
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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1,354
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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934
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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127
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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50%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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91%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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86%
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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92%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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660-760
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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680-780
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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670-760
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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58%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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36%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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0.5%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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67%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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29%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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4%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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5%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-35
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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29-34
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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30-34
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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81%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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17%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.3%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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74%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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25%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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1%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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79%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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19%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Stanford University
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall
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Application date for transfer students:
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March 15 (Fall)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 15 (Fall)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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June 1 (Fall)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 39
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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N/A
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C-
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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90 from a two-year school, 90 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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90 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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1,302
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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25
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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23
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International Student Admissions: Stanford University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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N/A
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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