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Stanford University
Stanford, CA, USA
✓ SEVP Certified
Test Optional
STEM Designated
OPT Available
CPT Available
Featured
About Stanford
Stanford University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, providing unmatched access to the technology industry. The university is known for its entrepreneurial spirit, with alumni founding companies like Google, Nike, and Netflix. Stanford's 8,180-acre campus is one of the largest in the US, featuring world-class facilities and a Mediterranean climate.
Location
Stanford, CA, USA
Application Deadlines
Spring 2027(Regular Decision)
SEVP & Work Rights
SEVP Certified Institution
- OPT Available
- Yes
- CPT Available
- Yes
- STEM Designated
- Yes (24-month OPT extension eligible)
Key Stats
- Acceptance Rate
- 4.0%
- Total Students
- 17,381
- International %
- 23.0%
- Campus Setting
- Suburban
- Student/faculty ratio
- 6:1
Admissions
- SAT (average)
- 1553
- SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
- 740 - 780
- SAT Math (25th-75th)
- 770 - 800
- ACT (midpoint)
- 35
- ACT (25th-75th)
- 34 - 35
Outcomes
- Freshman retention
- 98%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 92%
- Median earnings (10yr)
- $124,080
Profile
- Classification
- Doctoral / Research University
- Endowment
- $37631M
- Avg net price (after aid)
- $13,807/yr
Test Requirements
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs
TOEFL
Required
Minimum score: 100
For: Master's
IELTS
Required
Minimum score: 7.0
For: Master's
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs
GRE
Optional
Not required for most programs