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Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Private Nonprofit · Ivy Plus
Stanford University is a private nonprofit institution in Stanford, CA. With a 4% admission rate and 1,580 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,841 students, offers 16 programs with earnings data, and has a 94% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
4%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,580
Enrollment
7,841
Completion Rate
94%
Cost of Attendance
$82,162
In-State Tuition
$62,484
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,484
Programs
16
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 16 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($82K)
Showing 16 of 16 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $138,613 | $247,797 | $82,162 | 1.7x | |
| 2 | Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $105,695 | — | $82,162 | 1.3x | |
| 3 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $100,788 | $168,931 | $82,162 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $98,104 | $148,692 | $82,162 | 1.2x | |
| 5 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,166 | $128,687 | $82,162 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,297 | $73,221 | $82,162 | 0.7x | |
| 7 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,487 | — | $82,162 | 0.6x | |
| 8 | Human BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,179 | $79,098 | $82,162 | 0.6x | |
| 9 | Engineering, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,741 | $122,212 | $82,162 | 0.6x | |
| 10 | Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,736 | $92,295 | $82,162 | 0.5x | |
| 11 | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,156 | — | $82,162 | 0.5x | |
| 12 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,544 | $56,399 | $82,162 | 0.4x | |
| 13 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $187,527 | $82,162 | — | |
| 14 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $140,707 | $82,162 | — | |
| 15 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $76,182 | $82,162 | — | |
| 16 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $63,396 | $82,162 | — |