Colleges in Stanford, California
1 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 1 colleges and universities in Stanford, California (1 Private nonprofit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
Across all 1 institutions, the median net price after grants and scholarships works out to about $13,807 per year, the median 6-year graduation rate is 91.9%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 4% of applicants.
The median net price in Stanford runs about $6,904 lower than the California statewide median of $20,711.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Stanford, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
$13,807
After aid
Median grad rate
91.9%
6-year
Median admission rate
4%
Median enrollment
7,554
Undergrad
All colleges in Stanford
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | CA | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $13,807 | 91.9% | 4% | 7,554 | Complete |
Top programs in Stanford
Most-completed programs across Stanford colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Computer science18.7% of degrees
- Engineering16.7% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary15.7% of degrees
- Social sciences15.7% of degrees
- Mathematics4.9% of degrees
- Physical sciences4.3% of degrees
- Biological sciences4.2% of degrees
- Psychology4.0% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Stanford
Q.How many colleges are in Stanford, California?
There are 1 colleges and universities in Stanford, California that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 1 Private nonprofit.
Q.What is the largest college in Stanford?
By undergraduate enrollment, Stanford University is the largest institution in Stanford with roughly 7,554 undergraduates.
Q.What is the cheapest college in Stanford?
Based on average net price after aid, Stanford University is the most affordable institution in Stanford at $13,807 per year.
Q.Which Stanford college has the highest graduation rate?
Stanford University reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Stanford institutions at 91.9%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Stanford?
The median net price across all 1 colleges in Stanford is $13,807 per year after grants and scholarships.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Stanford?
Across Stanford colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Computer science, Engineering, Interdisciplinary.
Q.Are there community colleges in Stanford?
Stanford does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in California may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Stanford that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.