Stanford University

Stanford, CA
4-year
Medium
Suburban

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Majors offered at Stanford University

Biggest majors
Computer Science
Human Biology
Cognitive Science

Academics at Stanford University

1420-1570
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
32-35
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
5 to 1
Selectivity
Most Selective (4% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
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Common careers for Stanford University students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

Senior Software Engineer155k
Senior Product Manager143k
Software Engineer119k
Data Scientist114k
Product Manager, Software111k
Research Scientist105k
Mechanical Engineer96k
Based on 18,669 student responses
81.8kAvg. Early Career Pay
147.1kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
56%in High-Meaning careers
51%in STEM careers

Net price of attending Stanford University

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Student reviews of Stanford University

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Recommended by

89% of students

Known for

Beautiful campus
Good work-study options
Great internship and research opportunities
Diverse and Inclusive
Safe campus
Danny Park
Coding And Computer Science
Science
Physics
Cello

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Both teaching and discussion components have been splendid. Highly recommend!

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Do not always feel pressured to do things like your friends or fellow students. Only compare yourself, not others.

Mothana Alsoofi
Tennis
Golf
Cars and Automotive Engineering

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Inclusive and amazing environment, accommodating professors, and amazing academic experience.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Takes on Social life will vary by person.

Lauren Reyes
Drawing And Illustration
Singing
Writing
Biology + 9 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

Stanford University has a plethora of opportunities for undergraduates. No matter what your major is, you will have lots of support from the faculty.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Some professors teach in a style that assumes you have a higher understanding than you probably do. Things that may seem difficult for you will be easy to them, so there is a disconnect.

Elijah Song
Biking And Cycling
Orchestra
Violin
Korean + 9 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I think Stanford provides a nice balance of rigorous academics and a vibrant social life. The beautiful campus, combined with amazing Bay Area weather, makes Stanford seem like a place of endless opportunities. The dorms are pretty nice too, and the academic buildings are pretty amazing! All in all, I have loved my time at Stanford.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

The new neighborhood system hasn't been implemented in the best way possible - some neighborhoods have much better dorms/locations than others, and with the new neighborhood system, you could get stuck in a dorm area you don't like.

Symantha Hom
Track and Field
Movies And Film

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

As a rising Sophmore, I couldn’t have ask for a better first year college experience. The resources that Stanford provides is abundant whether it is academic or personal. I’ve made and met so many new friends that come from varying backgrounds. Yes, the academics do get stressful and sometimes seem hard to handle, but with the amazing support from professors, RAs, counselors, and other peers, I was able to soar through my freshman year.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Should be aware of the different teaching styles that are offered at Stanford University. All professors are different, and sometimes that is hard to keep up with.

Summer Flowers
Business And Entrepreneurship
Chinese
Finance
Math + 4 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the people. Everyone is so intelligent and friendly. I also love the variety of courses available to take. I have never seen anything like it before.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

I did not like the lack of social life. The work can also get overwhelming.

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