COLLEGE PROFILE
Stanford University
Stanford, CA
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Stanford University, founded in 1891, is a private, comprehensive, research-intensive university, where teaching, learning and research are part of a single enterprise. Stanford's enterprising character draws from its Western location and from the legacy of Jane and Leland Stanford. Its areas of excellence range from the humanities to the social sciences, engineering and the sciences. The layout and character of Stanford's Quadrangle were developed by Frederick Olmsted, designer of New York's Central Park. The 8,180-acre campus includes Moorish Spanish and French Romanesque architecture. It is located in Stanford, adjacent to Palo Alto, 30 miles south of San Francisco.
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| Web Site | www.stanford.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 6,988 |
| Women | 3,380 (48.4%) |
| Men | 3,608 (51.6%) |
| Graduate Students | 12,456 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Most difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 7% of 36,632 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | Not reported |
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| SAT Math | 700-790 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 680-780 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 700-780 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 31-34 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $58,536 |
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Tuition and Fees | $41,250 |
Room and Board | $12,721 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 100% |
| Average Freshman Award | $41,415 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $16,458 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Quarter |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,027 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 36% of classes 10-19 students: 32% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes 30-39 students: 6% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-59 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 5% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Stanford Population | 58,598 |
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| Nearest Metropolitan Area | San Francisco, San Jose |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 100% of freshmen, 91% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Mascot | Tree |
| Sororities | 28% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 24% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native 19.6% Asian 7.9% Black/African-American 18.0% Hispanic/Latino 12.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.5% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 39.4% White 1.0% Unknown |
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| International Students | 7.5% from 89 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 98.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 78.9% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 35% |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.83 | 4.31 | 713 | 694 | 702 | 32 |
| Low | 2.50 | 3.01 | 470 | 450 | 400 | 21 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 36 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• The leafy Stanford campus was designed by the famous NYC Central Park landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
• Stanford's commencement parade includes the "Wacky Walk," featuring such antics as a bright red sedan chair carried by several students who give rides to their friends.
• Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station occupies a mile of the California coast next to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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