STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Details on STANFORD UNIVERSITY from the EdRef college search directory of thousands of U.S. colleges.

This copyrighted information has been developed from a variety of sources, covering 2002 to 2005. Please request additional information directly from the school.

Stanford University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Stanford, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Stanford, CA 94305
Main Phone: (650) 723-2300
Web Site: www.stanford.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 14,827 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 850 male students and 789 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 51.9% of the student body, while females made up 48.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (7)%, Asian (16)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 12.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 660. One quarter of students scored at least 760.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 690 or higher. One fourth of students scored 780 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

TIP: Click on a program name to find other schools in California offering the program. Compare this school to other similar schools.

Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Education

General Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature

Environmental Conservation

Other Environmental Conservation

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

School Accreditation

Stanford University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Stanford University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Stanford University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Pacific-10 Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,761
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,761

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

Disclaimer: Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it.