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StanfordStanford, CA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

3.8%acceptance rate
Applied
60,646
Admitted
2,302
Enrolled
1,839

Early action

Stanford offers Restrictive (single-choice) Early Action — non-binding, but you may not apply early to other private colleges.

Early Decision
Not offered
Early Action
Not offered
Restrictive EA
Single-choice

Standardized tests

Stanford requires standardized test scores for all applicants.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1520
50th Percentile
1550
75th Percentile
1570

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
34
50th Percentile
35
75th Percentile
36

Class rank

Stanford does not report this.

Not reported

Admissions factors

How Stanford weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from Stanford's Common Data Set.

$97,545
Tuition & Fees
$68,574
Room & Board
$22,944
Other Expenses
$6,027
Total
$97,545

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$48–75k~$3k
$75–110k~$11k
$110k+~$54k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants19.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
44%
Avg. Package
$77,279
Avg. Need Met
100%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Computer Science
Interdisciplinary
Engineering
Social Sciences
Sciences
Other
Comp Sci
20%
Interdisc.
18%
Engineering
17%
Social Sci
15%
Sciences
13%
Other
17%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

5:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return97%
Graduate within six years92%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$137k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$12k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

Stanford’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

  • Computer Science

    341 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$215kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$10k median debt
  • Economics

    109 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$113kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation~$13k median debt
  • Political Science

    80 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$59kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation~$12k median debt
  • Biology

    76 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Mathematics

    57 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
Show all 24 programs
  • Mechanical EngineeringABET accreditedMechanical Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    56 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$117kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation
  • Biomedical EngineeringNot ABET-accredited

    40 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$50kmedian pay, 1 yr after graduation
  • Electrical EngineeringNot ABET-accredited

    40 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Earth & Geological Sciences

    36 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • English

    34 degrees (2023-24)

    ~$82kmedian pay, 4 yrs after graduation
  • Physics

    24 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Philosophy

    23 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Linguistics & Language Studies

    20 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Communication & Media Studies

    19 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemistry

    19 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • History

    17 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Area Studies

    16 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Aerospace EngineeringNot ABET-accredited

    13 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Public Policy

    13 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Fine & Studio Arts

    13 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Chemical EngineeringNot ABET-accredited

    10 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Civil EngineeringABET accreditedCivil Engineering is accredited by ABET, the accreditor for engineering, computing, and applied science programs.

    9 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Music

    7 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation
  • Data Science

    4 degrees (2023-24)

    Not publishedmedian pay after graduation

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
100%
In Fraternities
22%
In Sororities
28%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large suburb
Location
Stanford, CA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
5839J
6141F
6644M
7045A
7350M
7953J
7956J
7955A
8053S
7448O
6443N
5839D
Snow a year
0 in
Precipitation a year
15 in
Days at 90°F or above
12
Days below 32°F
14

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, PALO ALTO, CA US station, 1.8 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

49%
51%
Male
3,604
Female
3,742

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

Asian and Pacific Islander30.6%
White23.6%
Other22.7%
Hispanic15.7%
Black6.5%
Native American<1%
USCLos Angeles, CA

Acceptance rate

Total applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students for the most recent admission cycle.

11.2%acceptance rate
Applied
83,488
Admitted
9,345
Enrolled
3,759

Early decision

USC offers binding Early Decision. Applying early can meaningfully change your odds — but ED commits you to enroll if admitted.

Fall 2027 datesEarly Decision is published on USC's own Fall 2027 dates page. USC's 2025-2026 Common Data Set, which is cited for its other figures, does not report it.
Early Decision
Binding
Early Action
Non-binding
Restrictive EA
Not offered

Standardized tests

USC is currently test-optional — you may apply without submitting scores.

SAT Accepted?

ACT Accepted?

Test Optional?

SAT Scores

4001600
25th Percentile
1470
50th Percentile
1510
75th Percentile
1540

ACT Scores

136
25th Percentile
32
50th Percentile
33
75th Percentile
35

Class rank

Where USC's enrolled first-years placed in their high school graduating class.

Top tenth of class69%
Top quarter of class89%
Top half of class98%

Based on the 30% of enrolled students who reported a class rank. USC does not publish an average GPA.

Admissions factors

How USC weighs each part of your application.

→ Importance

Rigor of High School Record

Academic GPA

Standardized Test Scores

Application Essay

Recommendations

Extracurricular Activities

Character / Personal Qualities

Talent / Ability

First Generation

Level of Applicant's Interest

Class Rank

Volunteer Work

Work Experience

Geographical Residence

State Residency

Alumni Relation

Racial / Ethnic Status

Religious Affiliation

Cost of attendance

Estimated full-time annual cost from USC's Common Data Set.

$90,921
Tuition & Fees
$68,237
Room & Board
$19,200
Other Expenses
$3,484
Total
$90,921

Private universities charge the same tuition regardless of state residency.

What families actually pay

$0–30k~$14k
$30–48k~$14k
$48–75k~$20k
$75–110k~$25k
$110k+~$56k

Average net price — what was left to pay after grant aid — for students receiving federal financial aid.

% of undergrads with Pell grants22.2%

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Financial aid

Need-based aid statistics for full-time first-year students.

Receiving Aid
34%
Avg. Package
$90,648
Avg. Need Met
99%

Popular majors

Bachelor's degrees awarded in the past year by academic major.

Business & Marketing
Engineering & Computing
Social Sciences
Visual & Performing Arts
Communication
Other
Business
21%
Engineering
15%
Social Sci
11%
Arts
11%
Comm
8%
Other
34%

Student-faculty ratio

The number of students for every one faculty member, indicating the average level of access students have to instructional staff.

9:1

Student outcomes

First-years who return95%
Graduate within six years90%
Median earnings, 4 yrs after graduation~$96k
Median federal loan debt at graduation~$18k

Median yearly income of former students who received federal aid, across every major, measured four years after graduating (2017–18 and 2018–19 graduates, earnings measured 2022–2023). Debt covers federal loans of students who completed.

Source: College Scorecard (2026)

Programs

USC’s most popular programs and median pay after graduation. Income data from the US Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

Show all 36 programs

Median pay data is measured from graduates who received federal student aid.

Source: College Scorecard (2026) · IPEDS (2023-24) · ABET

Campus life

On-campus housing and Greek life participation rates.

First-Years On Campus
97%
In Fraternities
3%
In Sororities
12%

Place

How the federal government classifies the area around the campus, and what a normal year of weather looks like there.

Setting
Large city
Location
Los Angeles, CA

Average temperature

Monthly high and low, °F
6748J
6749F
6851M
7153A
7257M
7560J
7863J
7964A
7862S
7658O
7152N
6647D
Snow a year
0 in
Precipitation a year
14 in
Days at 90°F or above
7
Days below 32°F
1

Thirty-year averages, measured at the nearest weather station rather than on campus — they describe the area, not the campus.

Source: IPEDS (HD2024) · NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, CULVER CITY, CA US station, 7.5 mi from campus

Enrollment by gender

48%
52%
Male
9,920
Female
10,848

Student diversity

Racial and ethnic breakdown of enrolled undergraduate students.

Other26.1%
White24.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander23.5%
Hispanic19.6%
Black6.6%
Native American<1%