Institution Type: Private co-educational research university for undergraduate and graduate students aged 17 and over, with on-campus residence accommodation.
Annual Tuition (Undergraduate, 2026–2027): $67,731 USD (tuition) + $22,944 (accommodation and meals) + 2,610(fees)=97,545. For more detailed pricing, please contact our managers.
Stanford University was founded in 1885 and opened to students in 1891. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, between San Jose and San Francisco. Its 8,180-acre campus is one of the largest in the United States. Today, it enrols more than 17,300 students, of whom about 7,300 are undergraduates. In 2025, the university ranked sixth in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. The admissions committee selects only 3.8% of applicants: out of 60,646 applications, 2,302 were accepted.
The university comprises seven schools: Business, Sustainability, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, Law, and Medicine. Students can study subjects at an interdisciplinary level, which allows them to find unconventional approaches to solving pressing problems. Particular attention is paid to research in education, social policy, and public administration. In total, 66 majors are offered, and the teacher-student ratio is 6:1.
Accommodation, Meals, and Pricing
Students are offered comfortable accommodation in apartment-style residences and classic dormitories. Rooms are designed for one or two people, usually with en-suite facilities. Shared areas include self-study zones, lounges, sports facilities, and kitchens. Wi-Fi is available in every residence hall. The cost of accommodation and meals for 2026–2027 is $22,944, which is 3.5% higher than the previous year. Meals are self-catering: students can cook in the kitchens or use the cafeterias and dining halls on campus. Admission requires the SAT or ACT, an essay, and references. The university offers generous financial aid programmes: about 88% of students graduate debt-free.