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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

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At A Glance
Main Address
Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305 www.stanford.edu

Admission Office
Montag Hall 355 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305-6106 (650) 723-2091 Fax : (650) 723-6050 admission@stanford.edu Contact : Richard Shaw Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Financial Aid

Type of School
Medium Private University Liberal Arts College 4-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member College Board Code: 4704

Quick Facts
Regular Application Deadline : January 1 Percentage of students graduating within 6 years : 96.0% Total undergraduates : 6,988 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 1,704 Percentage of financial need met (average) : 100.0% Average financial aid package : $41,415.00 In-State Tuition : $41,250.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $41,250.00

School Calendar
Quarter

Degree's Available
Bachelor's Master's Doctoral

Setting
Small City (50-250k) Suburban Residential campus

Other Characteristics
Research university with seven schools: Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, Law and Medicine.

Deadlines
Admission
Regular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -College will notify student of admission : Apr 1 Student must reply to acceptance by : May 1 Housing deposit due : --

Early Decision And Action

Early action application due : Nov 1 College will notify student of early action admission by : Dec 15

Tests
SAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : Jan 1 SAT subject score report due : Jan 1

Financial Aid
Financial Aid Application due : -Financial Aid Priority Application due : Feb 15 College will notify student : -Student must reply : May 1

Transfer Students
Transfer Application closing date : May 15 College will notify student of transfer decision by : May 15 Transfer priority application date : -Transfer student must reply : Jun 1 Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -Transfer priority financial aid deadline : Mar 15 College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -Student must reply to financial aid decision by : --

International Students
Fall application due : Jan 1
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Major and Learning Environment

Learning Environment
Calendar type : Quarter Student-faculty ratio : 6 to 1 Degree's Offered in : Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral degrees Graduating in 6 years : 96.0% Returning for sophomore year : 98.0%

Accreditation and Associations

Regionally Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges College Board Member

Most Popular Majors

Bachelor's Social Sciences : 21.0% Interdisciplinary Studies : 16.0% Engineering : 15.0% Biology : 7.0% Computer and Information Sciences : 5.0% Physical Sciences : 5.0%

All Majors
Levels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African Studies M African-American/Black Studies B American Indian/Native American Studies B American/United States Studies/Civilization B Asian-American Studies B Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies M East Asian Studies B M German Studies B D M Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican- American/Chicano Studies B Latin American Studies M Russian Studies M Slavic Studies D Spanish and Iberian Studies B D M Women's Studies B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry D M Bioinformatics D M Biology/Biological Sciences, General B D M Biophysics D M Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology D M Epidemiology D M Genetics, General D M Immunology D M Microbiology and Immunology D M Molecular Biology D M Neuroscience D M Oncology and Cancer Biology D M Structural Biology D Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Business Administration and Management, General D M Communication, Journalism & Related Programs Communication, General B D M Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Computer Science B D M Computer and Information Sciences, General B D M Education Biology Teacher Education M Chemistry Teacher Education M Curriculum and Instruction D M Education, General D M Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement D M Educational Leadership and Administration, General D M Educational Statistics and Research Methods D M Educational/Instructional Media Design D M Elementary Education and Teaching M English/Language Arts Teacher Education M Foreign Language Teacher Education M French Language Teacher Education M Geography Teacher Education M German Language Teacher Education M Higher Education/Higher Education Administration D
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History Teacher Education M International and Comparative Education D M Mathematics Teacher Education M Physics Teacher Education M Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education M Secondary Education and Teaching M Social Science Teacher Education M Social Studies Teacher Education M Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education D M Spanish Language Teacher Education M Engineering Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering D M Biomedical/Medical Engineering D M Chemical Engineering B D M Civil Engineering, General B D M Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering B D M Engineering, General B M Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering B Industrial Engineering D M Materials Engineering B D M Mechanical Engineering B D M Petroleum Engineering B D M Engineering Technologies/Technicians Engineering/Industrial Management B D M English Language, Literature & Letters English Language and Literature, General B D M English Literature (British and Commonwealth) B Writing, General B D M Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics Chinese Language and Literature B D M Classics and Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, General B D M Comparative Literature B D M French Language and Literature B D M German Language and Literature B D M Italian Language and Literature B D M Japanese Language and Literature B D M Linguistics B D M Russian Language and Literature M Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General B D Spanish Language and Literature B D M Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist D History History, General B D M Legal Professions & Studies Legal Studies, General D M Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Humanities/Humanistic Studies B M Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies M Mathematics & Statistics Mathematics, General B D M Statistics, General D M Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies B International/global studies B Mathematics and Computer Science B Science, Technology and Society B Systems Science and Theory B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B D M Philosophy & Religious Studies Philosophy B D M Religion/Religious Studies B D M Physical Sciences Chemistry, General B D M Geology/Earth Science, General B D M Geophysics and Seismology B D M Materials Science B D M Physics, General B D M Psychology Psychology, General B D M School Psychology D Public Administration & Social Services Public Policy Analysis B Social Sciences Anthropology B D M Archeology B Economics, General B D M International Relations and Affairs B M Political Science and Government, General B D M Sociology B D M
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Urban Studies/Affairs B Visual & Performing Arts Art/Art Studies, General B D M Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General B D M Fine/Studio Arts, General B Music, General B D M

Special Study Options

Double Major Visiting/Exchange Student Program Honors Program Independent Study Internships Student-Designed Major English as a Second Language (ESL)

Off-Campus Study Options

Study Abroad Washington Semester

ROTC Available
ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Navy

Extended Class Availability

Distance Learning

Computer Services
1000 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Dorms, Libraries, Student Center Dorms wired for access to campus-wide network Dorms wired for high speed internet connections Computer repair service available on campus Student web hosting available Wireless network available

Where Graduates Go
Within one year of receiving their bachelors degree: Law : 5.0% Business : 1.0% Medical : 10.0% Other : 15.0%

Campus Life
Campus General Information
Unique Facilities : linear accelerator, nature preserve, marine research center, Rodin sculpture garden, observatory, medical center, arts center Geographic Location : linear accelerator, nature preserve, marine research center, Rodin sculpture garden, observatory, medical center, arts center Small City Suburban Residential Campus Total undergraduates : 6,988 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 1,704 Degree-seeking undergrads : 6,927 Graduate enrollment : 12,957

Student General Information

All students average age : 20 Full time students average age : 20 In state students : 45.0% Out of state students : 55.0% Part Time students : 1.0% Percentage of males : 52.0% Percentage of females : 48.0%

Race/Ethnicity
Two or more races : 12.0% Black African American : 7.0% Asian : 18.0% Hispanic/Latino : 17.0% White : 36.0% Non-Resident Alien : 8.0%

Other Activities & Organizations

Other Activities & Organizations : Students are expected to abide by the Fundamental Standard and the Honor Code. 24.0% Men who Join Fraternities 28.0% Women who Join Sororities Student Newspaper : The Stanford Daily Student Newspaper URL : www.stanforddaily.com

Housing Policies
First-year students living in college housing : 100.0% All undergraduates living in college housing : 91.0%

Housing Options
Apartments For Married Students Apartments For Single Students Coed Housing Fraternity/Sorority Housing Special Housing For Disabled Students Women's Housing Theme Housing

Additional Housing Options

Car is not allowed for freshman
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General Athletics
Team Name : Cardinal
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Pet is not allowed in the Dorm

Sport Member : NCAA

Sport's Levels Available

Club NCAA Division I NCAA Division IA Intercollegiate Intramural Scholarship

Counseling And Wellness

Alcohol/substance abuse counseling Chaplain/spiritual director Career counseling Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling Health services Legal services Minority students services On-campus daycare Personal counseling Placement services for graduates Women's services

Services for Students with Disabilities

Services and/or facilities for hearing impaired Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired Wheelchair Accessibility Comprehensive services for students with learning disabilities

Academic Support Services

Learning center Pre-admission summer program Tutoring Writing center Study skills assistance Reduced course load

Activities
Y indicates available and N indicates not available

Activity Name
Campus Ministries Choral Groups Concert Band Dance Activity Drama/Theater Film Society Fraternities Government or Political Activity International Student Organization Jazz Band Literary Magazine Marching Band Model United Nations Music Ensembles Musical Theater Opera Pep Band Radio Station Sororities Student Newspaper Symphony Orchestra Television Station Yearbook

Available on Campus
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Sports Sport Name

Archery Badminton

Levels Available
Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's Club Men's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural
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Baseball

Basketball

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Cheerleading Cricket Cross-Country

Diving

Equestrian Fencing

Field Hockey Football Football(non-tackle) Golf

Gymnastics

Ice Hockey Judo Lacrosse

Racquetball

Rowing (Crew)

Rugby Sailing Skiing Soccer

Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division IA Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Men's Club Women's Club Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Club Women's Club Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural
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Softball

Squash

Swimming

Sync. Swimming Table tennis

Tennis

Track and Field

Track: Indoor Track: Outdoor Triathlon Volleyball

Water Polo

Wrestling

Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Women's Intercollegiate Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Club Women's Club Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Club Women's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Women's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Women's Scholarship Men's Club Men's NCAA Division I Women's NCAA Division I Men's Intercollegiate Men's Scholarship Men's NCAA Division I

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Applying
General Applying Information
Application Fee: $90.00 Application fee notes: Paper/Online Total applicants : 34,348 Admitted : 2,437 Enrolled : 1,707 Most selective 7.0%% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/print-college-profile?id=3387

Very Important
Academic GPA Application Essay Character/Personal Qualities Class Rank Extracurricular Activities Recommendations Rigor of secondary school record
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Admitted early admission : -Applied early action : 5,928 Admitted early action : 749 Plan Available for early admission : Early action - restrictive Offered place on waitlist : 1,078 Number accepting place : 784 Accepted from list : 13

Standardized Test Scores Talent/Ability

Considered
Alumni Relation First generation college student Geographical Residence Racial/Ethnic Status Volunteer Work Work Experience

Test Policies for Admission Decisions

Recommended: SAT Subject Tests Required: SAT or ACT

Additional requirements for home-schooled students

Special requirements for home-schooled applicants: (in addition to any polices listed) Statement describing home school structure and mission

Other Test Policies

Official scores from all test dates must be sent to Stanford directly from ACT or the College Board or both if the applicant has taken the ACT and the SAT. Score reports must arrive by the appropriate application deadline.Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) recommended for non-native speakers of English.

A note from the college

Academic excellence is the primary criterion. Prospective students should have challenged themselves throughout high school and done very well. Transcript most important; personal qualities considered.

High school class rank of incoming freshmen

Top Tenth : 92.0% Top Quarter : 98.0% Top Half : 100.0%

GPAs of incoming freshmen

3.75+ : 91.0% 3.5 - 3.74 : 6.0% 3.25 - 3.49 : 2.0% 3.00 - 3.24 : 1.0%

SAT Critical Reading

700 - 800 : 62.0% 600 - 699 : 32.0% 500 - 599 : 5.0% 400 - 499 : 1.0%

SAT Math
700 - 800 : 72.0% 600 - 699 : 25.0% 500 - 599 : 3.0%

SAT Writing
700 - 800 : 70.0% 600 - 699 : 24.0% 500 - 599 : 5.0% 400 - 499 : 1.0%

ACT Composite
30 - 36 : 83.0% 24 - 29 : 15.0% 18 - 23 : 2.0%

ACT Math
30 - 36 : 77.0% 24 - 29 : 21.0% 18 - 23 : 2.0%

ACT English
30 - 36 : 84.0% 24 - 29 : 14.0% 18 - 23 : 2.0%

Advanced Placement Program (AP) Information

Offers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : Yes

High school Coursework

High school diploma is required and GED is not accepted College Preparatory Program Required

Course Name
History English Math Science Science Lab Social Studies Foreign Language

Required
0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Recommended
3 4 4 3 3 3 3

TEST Scores
Percent who submitted SAT scores : 87.0% and Percent who submitted ACT scores : 40.0%

Test Subjects
SAT Critical Reading SAT Math SAT Writing ACT Composite

Middle 50% of First-Year Students

670 - 770 690 - 780 680 - 780 30 - 34

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AP & Admission Policy

From the college: Students should select challenging course load from among the most difficult courses offered; preparation students receive and level of challenge very important.

Exam
Calculus AB

Min Score Required

Number of Credits
5 10 5 10 5 10 4 10 5 5 -10 -10 -10 -10 -10 4 8 4 5 4 5 -10

Equivalent Course(s)
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4 5 Calculus BC 3 4 Calculus BC: AB Subscore 4 5 Chemistry 5 Chinese Language and Culture 5 Computer Science A 4 Computer Science AB 4 French Language and Culture 4 5 German Language and Culture 4 5 Japanese Language and Culture 4 5 Latin Literature 4 5 Latin: Vergil 4 5 Physics B 4 5 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism 3 4 Physics C: Mechanics 3 4 Spanish Language 4 5

Paying
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats
% of scholarship / grants : 92.0% % of loans / jobs : 8.0% % of freshmen with need who received financial aid : 83.0% % Applied for need-based aid : 57.0% % Judged to have need : 92.0% % that were offered aid : 91.0% % that had need fully met : 77.0% % of need met : 100.0% Average 1st year financial aid package : $41,415.00 Avg non need-based aid : $4,985.00 Avg need-based scholarship or grant award : $39,429.00 Avg need-based loan : $2,138.00 Avg indebtedness at graduation : $16,458.00

Financial Aid Deadlines

Financial Aid Priority Deadline : Feb 15 Respond By Date : May 1

Contact Information
Financial aid contact name : Karen Cooper Financial aid office phone : (650) 723-3058

Financial Aid Forms

Domestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE

Part-Time Costs
Cost per credit hour (in-state): -Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): --

Financial Aid Policies

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This school practices need-blind admissions.

Non need-based financial aid determined by

Athletics

Work Study Programs

Nights For part-time students Weekends

Tuition Plans Offered

External finance company

Annual College Costs Cost Category

In-state tuition and fees: Out-of-state tuition and fees: Room and board: Books and supplies: Estimated personal expenses: Transportation expenses: Estimated Total In-state: Estimated Total Out-of-state:

On Campus
$41,250.00 $41,250.00 $12,721.00 $1,500.00 $2,400.00 $665.00 $58,536.00 $58,536.00

Off Campus
$41,250.00 $41,250.00 $12,721.00 $1,500.00 $2,400.00 $665.00 $58,536.00 $58,536.00

At Home
$41,250.00 $41,250.00 $4,347.00 $1,500.00 $1,038.00 $1,071.00 $49,206.00 $49,206.00

The prices listed above are probably not what you and your family will pay. Most college students receive financial aid, which reduces the amount the family actually pays. For U.S. colleges, use the college's net price calculator to get the best estimate of what your family will pay.

Average Net Price & Cost of Attendance

Average Net Price by Income Level (2010-11 Academic Year)

Income Level
$0-$30,000 $30,001-$48,000 $48,001-$75,000 $75,001-$110,000+ $110,001+

Average Net Price

$5,332.00 $5,946.00 $6,461.00 $15,101.00 $38,546.00

Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), fall collection, Institutional Characteristics component and winter collection, Student Financial Aid component.

For Transfer Students

Credit Information
Minimum number of credits: 39 Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): -Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 0.73 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: 90 Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: 90

Admission Requirements (Required)

Essay or Personal Statement Standardized Test Scores Statement of good standing from Prior Institution(s) College Transcript(s) High School Transcript

Students who applied for transfer

Total students who applied for transfer: 1,413 Transfers admitted percentage: 4.0% Transfers admitted: 58 Transfers enrolled percentage: 3.0% Transfers enrolled: 47 Students who applied for transfer from 2 year schools: 45.0% Students who applied for transfer from 4 year schools: 55.0%

Terms in which transfer students may enroll

Fall

Transfers accepted as
Sophomore
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Junior

Services for students transferring IN from another school

Advisor Orientation

Special Requirements
--

For International Students

Admission for International Students
International Application Due for Fall 2013: Jan 1 Application fee: $90.00

Annual College Costs

Tuition and Fees: $41,250.00 Room & Board(on-campus): $12,721.00 Room & Board(off-campus): $12,721.00 Additional estimated expenses: -Costs per credit hour: --

Financial Aid
International students eligible for need based aid International students eligible for non-need based aid Total Amount Awarded: $8,770,630.00 Number of enrolled international undergraduates received aid: 244 Non-resident aliens must submit the following financial aid forms: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Foreign Student Certification of Finances

Tests for International Students

TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: -TOEFL (paper) average score: -TOEFL (paper) minimum score: --

Services for International Students

Special International Student Orientation Program International Student Adviser English as a Second Language Program On Campus for International Students

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