collageThe Computer Science deadline to apply for Autumn entry quarter 2021-22 is closed now. We have only one admissions cycle for MS (including HCP) and PhD programs. For answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our FAQ page at: https://cs.stanford.edu/admissions/faq.
All application deadlines are final. Application materials such as letters of recommendation, transcripts, and GRE (required for MS applicants, not required for PhD applicants) and/or TOEFL scores must be uploaded by the deadline. Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline.
The department only handles CS graduate student admissions. All undergraduate admissions are handled by Stanford University Undergraduate Admissions. Helpful information about the undergraduate major in Computer Science can be found here.
The department offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. It also participates in the following undergraduate inter-disciplinary programs: Symbolic Systems and Mathematical and Computational Sciences. Additionally, the department participates in the graduate inter-disciplinary program in Computational and Mathematical Engineering, and the joint CS MS/Law, CS PhD/Law, and CS MS/MBA programs. Admission to the joint MS degree programs requires application to, and acceptance for admission by, both CS and the Law School (for the joint CS MS/Law degree) and both CS and the Graduate School of Business (for the joint CS MS/MBA degree).
GSB application website: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/mba/admission
Law School application website: http://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application
Information about graduate education at Stanford is available from the Stanford Office of the Vice Provost of Graduate Education.
Application Requirements
Please note: all application deadlines are final. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.
This information is designed to facilitate your application processing and to maximize your chance for admission to our graduate programs in the Computer Science Department. Please read this material carefully BEFORE you fill out your application.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, you must review the University’s Graduate Admissions website before applying on-line. Then, carefully follow their directions as the first step for completing an application to the Computer Science Department. Detailed graduate information, financing Graduate Study and University requirements for application to Graduate Study at Stanford are available at this website.
Keep your e-mail address current by notifying CS Graduate Admissons at admissions@cs.stanford.edu. All correspondence regarding your application and notification of all admissions decisions are done via your e-mail.
Make sure your first and last names remain consistent throughout the application process, on your TOEFL and GRE tests, and in your correspondence with the department.
Because of the large volume of applications received, submit your application early to avoid any delays in processing.
Admission to the Computer Science Department is very competitive. Each year approximately 3,000 applications are received for our graduate programs. It is recommended that all parts of the application be strong as many outstanding applications are received. In order to ensure a complete and competitive application, careful preparation and attention is required. Please plan well in advance of the application deadline and submit your application early.
Take your GRE and TOEFL tests early. You must ensure that the scores arrive at Stanford by our deadline. Be sure to self-report all available scores on your application and have ETS send your official scores to Stanford immediately. Any inquiries regarding transmission must be directed to the Education Testing Service (ETS.)
We do not keep records of application documents/materials from previous years. You are required to re-submit all the documents/materials.
For the recent 2020 admissions, the acceptance rate at Stanford University was as low as 4.3% indicating that itis very selective in offering admissions. Students are offered admission for Fall, Spring or Winter sessions. Some courses at Stanford are also available in the Summer for international aspirants. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Stanford saw an overall enrollment of 1,607 students out of 45,227 UG applicants. Admitted freshmen had a median SAT Math score ranging from 720-800 and EBRW ranging from 700-770. Submitted ACT composite scores ranged from 31-35.
Other Important things to keep in mind when applying for Stanford University as an International student are:
- Application Fee Waiver will be granted to any student facing financial hardships.
- ACT/SAT score requirements are not compulsory for first-year and transfer applicants applying to enter Stanford in 2020–21 or 2021–22.
- Since standardized test scores are not compulsory, special attention should be given to the application in terms of Statement of Purpose and Stanford questions.
- All interviews will be conducted online for the 2020-2021 admissions at Stanford.
- The admission decision is usually released within 6- 7 weeks, post-application submission.
- Deadlines, application portal, application fees, and academic requirements vary for each graduate program.
Stanford University Top Courses
| Programs | Deadlines (For Autumn entry) | Scores Required |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Computational and Mathematical Engineering | Currently Closed | TOEFL (iBT)- 113 GRE- 151 (Quant), 150 (Verbal) IELTS not accepted |
| M.Sc Computer Science | Currently Closed | TOEFL (iBT)- 89 GRE- 151 (Quant), 150 (Verbal) |
| M.Sc Mechanical Engineering | December 1 | TOEFL (iBT)- 89 GRE required |
| M.B.A | Round 3: April 6, 2021 | TOEFL (iBT)- 100; IELTS- 7.0 GMAT- 733 |
| B.A Philosophy | Early Action: November 1 Regular Decision: January 2 | TOEFL (iBT)- 89 SAT required |
| M.A. International Policy | Currently Closed | TOEFL (iBT)- 100 GRE- 151 (Quant), 150 (Verbal) |
| M.Sc. Applied Physics | Currently Closed | TOEFL-89 (iBT); 575 (PBT) GRE not required |
| Masters in Economics | Regular Decision: January 2 | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE Required |
| Masters in Chemical Engineering | Early Action: November 1 Regular Decision: January 2 | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE not required |
| MS Statistics | Currently Closed, opens in September | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE: Required |
| MS Biomedical Informatics | December 1 | TOEFL-89 (iBT); 575 (PBT) GRE: Optional |
| MA Public Policy | Currently Closed | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE required |
| MS in Management Science and Engineering | Currently Closed | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE required |
| MS Civil and Environmental Engineering | Currently Closed | TOEFL: 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) GRE not required |
An application deadline extension will be granted to students facing hardship due to natural calamities and such. Applicants need to contact the Stanford office.
Stanford University Application Deadlines
The following table shows the deadlines for undergraduate students at Stanford. All freshmen applicants are required to submit their admission application by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) on the specified deadline.
| Details | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application with Arts Portfolio Deadline | Early Action: October 15 Regular Decision: December 1 |
| Standard Application Deadline | Early Action: November 1 Regular Decision: January 2 |
| Decision Released By | Early Action: December 15 Regular Decision: April 1 |
| Student Reply Date | Early Action: May 1 Regular Decision: May 1 |
Graduate Application Deadlines at Stanford vary with the program. Early applications will ensure that the student is able to complete the admission process on time and will be able to apply for a visa to study in the USA.
Stanford University International Undergraduate Admission
Stanford undergraduate bachelor programs offer more than 65 major fields of study. Out of the total 6,994 UG students at Stanford University, 14% are international students from over 66 countries. Over 1,700 UG and 30 transfer students are admitted every year to the university.
How to Apply: International undergraduate applicants can apply either through the Common Application OR Coalition Application.
Application Fee: 90 USD (Non-refundable)
Academic Requirements for International Students: International undergraduate students must have completed senior secondary school with good academic standing. International students who excel in a curriculum with the below-mentioned subjects in school are well suited for university academics:
- English: four years, with emphasis on writing and literature.
- Mathematics: four years, with emphasis on fundamental mathematical skills such as algebra, trigonometry, plane, solid and analytic geometry.
- History/Social Studies: three or more years.
- Science: three more years of laboratory science including biology, chemistry, and physics
- Foreign Language: three or more years of the same foreign language.
- Standardized Test Scores:
- Applicants must also submit either an ACT or SAT score along with the application. These scores are valid for a period of 5 years. Although there is no minimum score requirement for admissions, the average scores of students for the class profile of 2023 at Stanford are:
- With 78% of students submitting SAT scores, the average scores are: 1440– 1560
- With 61% of students submitting ACT scores, the average scores are: 32– 35
- English Language Proficiency:
- Non-native English speakers are also required to submit proof of English proficiency through one of the standardized tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or other equivalent exams. The minimum required scores accepted at the university are:
| English Test | Minimum Scores Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) | 100 |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 570 |
| IELTS | 7.0 |
| PTE | 68 |
Supporting Documents:
- Completed online admission application form
- Academic transcripts from senior secondary school along with their English translations
- Essays
- 2 Letter of Recommendation (from a teacher)
- School Report and Counselor Letter of Recommendation
- Applicants must identify recommenders and email addresses.
- 2-3 LORs are required at Stanford.
- ACT or SAT Scores
- English proficiency scores
- Resume: Aspirants must make sure to mention any of their publications in the CV.
Note: Admission requirements for transfer students are the same as for UG admissions. Only the deadlines differ. The courses studied are first matched with that of the university and if found fit, the students can get a transfer to Stanford.
Stanford University International Graduate Admissions
At Stanford, there are 9,390 matriculated students of which 34% are international students enrolled in 90+ graduate fields. Each course has a different requirement and application process.
International students applying for admissions at Stanford University can only apply to one graduate program in an academic year. It is recommended that students make the right choice of program keeping in mind their interests and skills.
How to apply: The applications are filed through the respective school’s website.
Application Fee: 125 USD (for all master programs except MBA)
Academic Requirements for International Students:
- International students must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized university or college.
- Proof of standardized exams such as GRE, GMAT, or LSAT is also required. There is no minimum score requirement for graduate study at Stanford, however, students with high scores have much higher chances of admission.
- Stanford only accepts TOEFL scores as proof of English proficiency. IELTS or other tests are not accepted at the university.*
The minimum TOEFL scores required for graduate admission:
| Graduate Program | Minimum Required scores |
|---|---|
| Humanities, Social Sciences, Education | 100 (iBT); 600 (PBT) |
| Engineering | 89 (iBT); 575 (PBT) |
*It must be noted that graduate business programs do accept other English proficiency test scores such as IELTS or PTE in place of TOEFL.
Supporting Documents: While applying for a graduate program, applicants are required to submit the following as specified by their program:
- Scores of GRE or GMAT exams. GRE scores are not compulsory for 2020-2021 applicants due to COVID-19.
- Concise & well-written SOPs must be included with the graduate application. An SOP for US universities must include:
- Reasons for applying for the proposed program
- Preparation for the field of study
- Research interests
- Future career plans
- Other background information that may aid in the evaluation of admission applications
- 2-3 Letters of recommendation
- Supplemental Form: A few graduate master’s programs (mostly engineering) require students to submit the supplemental form that includes other details such as a list of publications websites, etc.
- Interview: This is a requirement for only a few programs such as MBA. After the evaluation of the application, the admission committee might call for an interview.
International Degree Equivalents
Stanford University’s assessment of an international degree is based on the national educational system, type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed.
The table below shows the minimum level of study required by international applicants while applying for graduate study at Stanford:
| Country | Minimum Level Required |
|---|---|
| Middle East | Four-year university degree |
| Canada | Three-year bachelor’s degree from Quebec, a four-year bachelor’s degree from other provinces |
| India | Three-year bachelor’s degree and a two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree |
| Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or medicine, a master’s degree in all other fields |
| Philippines | Four-year bachelor’s degree |
Stanford University Subject-specific Admission Requirements
Below mentioned are some of the top Stanford University master’s programs with their specific admission requirements:
| Admission Requirements | MBA | MS Mechanical Engineering | MA International Policy | MS Computer Science |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (in USD) | 275 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| Letters of Recommendation (LOR) | Two | Three | Three | Three |
| GRE/ GMAT | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| English Proficiency | TOEFL (iBT)- 100; IELTS- 7.0 | TOEFL (iBT)- 89 | TOEFL (iBT)- 100 | TOEFL (iBT)- 89 |
| Additional Requirements | Two essay questions (One optional short answer question) | Supplemental Form | Writing Sample; Prerequisite coursework* | Supplemental Form |
*Prerequisites for MA International Policy: The MIP program at Stanford University requires university-level introductory courses in microeconomics and macroeconomics as a prerequisite. These courses can be taken either as part of the UG education, at another accredited educational institution, or through an approved online course. In addition, it is strongly recommended that applicants must complete an introductory course in statistics and calculus that may be helpful in preparation for the Research Methods course.
Although there is no need to complete these courses at the time of application, they must be completed prior to the start of classes in late September.
Stanford MBA Class of 2021
Even though the university does not have any minimum GPA or test scores requirements and does not require any work experience, Stanford MBA applicants have high academic excellence. Therefore it is recommended that the applicants must score well and apply as early as possible to the university.
Mentioned below are the details of the MBA class of 2021 at Stanford University. International students applying for admission can get an idea of the scores, etc. that most of the MBA applicants have.
- Total Applicants: 7,342
- Enrolled Applicants: 417
- International students: 43%
- Work Experience Range: 0-14 years
- Average Work Experience: 4-6 years
- Average GPA: 3.7
- Test Scores:
- Average GMAT Scores: 734
- Average GRE (Verbal): 165
- Average GRE (Quantitative): 165
- TOEFL (iBT): 114
It is therefore clear that even though a Stanford MBA accepts applications from college seniors, recent college graduates, and even those with all levels of work experience, professional experience can be a plus point in your admission application. There are no minimum GPA requirements as well however, a good GPA score is always helpful and so on.
US Student Visa
International students at Stanford University are required to obtain and maintain an appropriate student visa to the USA. International students can apply for-
- The F-1 Student Visa for new applicants obtained with an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility issued by Stanford.
- The J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for transfer or exchange students obtained with a DS-2019, issued by Stanford or a sponsoring U.S. agency.
To receive the certificates of eligibility (I-20/DS-2019), international students must:
- Fill the required I-20 or DS-2019 form
- Accept Stanford’s offer of admission
- Provide proof of sufficient financial resources to support at least one academic year at the university
- Provide a copy of passport
Upon receiving all these documents, the university sends the I-20 or DS forms to the students so that they can apply for a student visa to the USA. Applicants would be required to appear for a visa interview with the embassy in their respective home countries. Upon successful completion of the visa process, a stamp is issued on the passport that acts as a visa to the USA.
Stanford University Overview
Insitution TypePrivate (Not For Profit)Student Population16520Research Papers Published6000FAFSA Code001305Application Cost$90AccreditationACS WASCAverage Cost Of Attendance$72,420 / YearStudent : Faculty Ratio8 : 1
Stanford University Comparison
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| Collegedunia Score | 9.3 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 | 8.1 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 | 8.3 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 | 10 Out of 10 | 6.7 Out of 10 | 7.9 Out of 10 | 8.3 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 | 6.4 Out of 10 | 8.9 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 | 8.4 Out of 10 | 9 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| Ranking (Overall) | # 2 Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 QS World University 2021 # 3 US News 2021 | # 16 Times Higher Education 2021 # 25 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 26 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 6 Times Higher Education 2021 # 8 Times Higher Education 2021 # 10 Center for World University Rankings 2021 | # 4 US News 2021 # 5 Times Higher Education 2021 # 7 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 13 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 15 Times Higher Education 2021 # 18 QS World University 2021 | # 43 Times Higher Education 2021 # 51 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 53 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 7 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 7 Times Higher Education 2021 # 9 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 9 Times Higher Education 2021 # 10 US News 2021 # 12 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 1 US News 2021 # 1 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 1 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 60 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 60 QS World University 2021 # 61 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 8 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 13 Times Higher Education 2021 # 13 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 4 Times Higher Education 2021 # 4 QS World University 2021 # 7 US News 2021 | # 6 US News 2021 # 6 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 17 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 28 Times Higher Education 2021 # 51 QS World University 2021 # 82 Center for World University Rankings 2021 | # 1 Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 Times Higher Education 2021 # 3 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 12 Times Higher Education 2021 # 13 US News 2021 # 15 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 9 Center for World University Rankings 2021 # 9 QS World University 2021 # 10 Times Higher Education 2021 | # 1 QS World University 2021 # 1 Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 US News 2021 | # 77 Times Higher Education 2021 # 120 Times Higher Education 2021 # 214 Center for World University Rankings 2021 |
| Subject Strength | # 1 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 # 1 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 1 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 7 for Law by Times Higher Education 2021 # 15 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 15 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 5 for Law by Times Higher Education 2021 # 7 for Clinical Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 7 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 2 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2021 # 4 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 # 4 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 14 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 16 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2021 # 18 for Law by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 25 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 # 38 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 42 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 2 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 4 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2021 # 8 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 8 for Clinical Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 27 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 34 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 1 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 # 1 for Technology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 for Clinical Science by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 52 for Clinical Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 55 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 57 for Arts by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 8 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 11 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 # 11 for Economics by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 1 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2021 # 7 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 # 7 for Technology by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 13 for Arts by Times Higher Education 2021 # 13 for Humanities by Times Higher Education 2021 # 15 for Sciences by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 5 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 17 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 18 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 1 for Clinical Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 1 for Computer Science by Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 8 for Education by Times Higher Education 2021 # 10 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 11 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 4 for Law by Times Higher Education 2021 # 5 for Psychology by Times Higher Education 2021 # 6 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 2 for International Business by Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 for Economics by Times Higher Education 2021 # 2 for Arts by Times Higher Education 2021 | # 30 for Law by Times Higher Education 2021 # 101 for Arts by Times Higher Education 2021 # 101 for Humanities by Times Higher Education 2021 |
| Programs | UG Programs -62 PG Programs -51 Doctorate Programs -70 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -23 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -25 Doctorate Programs -12 | UG Programs -18 PG Programs -26 Doctorate Programs -13 | UG Programs -75 PG Programs -71 Doctorate Programs -80 | UG Programs -175 PG Programs -183 Doctorate Programs -5 | UG Programs -13 PG Programs -7 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -54 | UG Programs -21 PG Programs -22 Doctorate Programs -10 | UG Programs -78 PG Programs -24 Doctorate Programs -38 | UG Programs -71 PG Programs -76 Doctorate Programs -17 | UG Programs -26 PG Programs -8 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -26 PG Programs -44 Doctorate Programs -8 | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -75 Doctorate Programs -26 | UG Programs -23 PG Programs -38 Doctorate Programs -17 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -34 Doctorate Programs -7 | UG Programs -43 PG Programs -35 Doctorate Programs -9 | UG Programs -58 PG Programs -41 Doctorate Programs -33 | UG Programs -57 PG Programs -61 Doctorate Programs -1 |
| Acceptance Rate | 5.0 % | 28.0 % | 6.3 % | 17.1 % | 11.0 % | 16.0 % | 6.4 % | 11.0 % | 5.2 % | 8.1 % | 8.0 % | 7.7 % | 6.0 % | 22.0 % | 17.0 % | 16.0 % | 8.7 % | 7.2 % | 15.1 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS – 7 GMAT – 600 TOEFL – 100 SAT – 1465 ACT – 34 | GMAT – 720 IELTS – 7.5 TOEFL – 100 SAT – 1390 ACT – 31 | GMAT – 721 IELTS – 7 TOEFL – 100 SAT – 1520 ACT – 34 | GMAT – 715 IELTS – 6.5 TOEFL – 80 SAT – 1370 ACT – 32 | GMAT – 700 IELTS – 7 TOEFL – 100 SAT – 1470 ACT – 33 | GMAT – 745 IELTS – 6.8 TOEFL – 90 SAT – 1400 ACT – 32 | GMAT – 500 GRE – 324 TOEFL – 100 IELTS – 8.5 SAT – 1500 ACT – 33 | GMAT – 690 TOEFL – 110 IELTS – 8 SAT – 1510 ACT – 34 | GMAT – 730 SAT – 1530 ACT – 34 GRE – 316 TOEFL – 105 IELTS – 7.5 | IELTS – 8.5 TOEFL – 110 SAT – 1488 ACT – 33 | IELTS – 8 TOEFL – 110 SAT – 1490 ACT – 34 GMAT – 740 | SAT – 1560 ACT – 35 | GMAT – 740 IELTS – 8 TOEFL – 110 SAT – 1490 ACT – 33 | GMAT – 690 SAT – 1495 ACT – 34 | GMAT – 745 IELTS – 7.25 TOEFL – 105 | GMAT – 713 TOEFL – 77 IELTS – 7 SAT – 1335 ACT – 32 | GRE – 320 GMAT – 726 SAT – 1530 ACT – 34 | GRE – 325 IELTS – 8 TOEFL – 90 SAT – 1530 ACT – 34 | GMAT – 740 TOEFL – 110 IELTS – 8 SAT – 1435 ACT – 32 |
| Cost To Study | Average Tuition Fees 73964 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72420 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 15112 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 55511 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 49109 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 37328 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 59950 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 44500 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 15500 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 41196 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 42381 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58586 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20800 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 30480 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 27660 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 27660 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 33712 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 49450 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 54070 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 15610 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 54160 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 57010 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 25962 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 49653 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24724 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 16660 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 59254 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59254 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 9774 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 50538 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 56786 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 27405 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 60472 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 62433 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 32373 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 58920 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 50496 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 31014 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 54244 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 48500 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 15864 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 44780 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 33000 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 11030 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 39413 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 56034 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 72000 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 15726 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 51520 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17800 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 16536 USD Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 51300.40 USD [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 59700 USD [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal – 21104 USD Per Year |
| Placement (Average Package) | Best paying degree at Stanford University is Executive MBA with an average salary of 218,000 USD annually and the lowest salaries are of students with an LLM degree with 76,000 USD per annum. Graduates were offered around $140,000 average annual salaries Gradaute Employability Ranks (QS 2020): #2 | 84% undergraduates and 76% graduates of 2019 were employed with 3 months of graduation; Rest went for higher studies, business, internships, etc; Top employing industry was entertainment/media for undergraduates and education/teaching for graduates; Average salary offered is 72,000 USD per year. | Top recruiters include Yale University, Microsoft Corp, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Harvard University, Kaiser Permanente, etc. Graduates are able to earn an average salary of about 83,200 USD annually. Highest paid graduates are doctorates (151,000 USD) while lowest paid are Master of Science (80,000 USD). 92.4% of Yale School of Management graduates received job offers by 3 months of graduation, earning average annual salary of about 110,000 USD. | With an ROI of 9.8%, UC Berkeley graduates are able to earn an average of 50,000 USD- 100,000 USD annually. Recruiters include Deloitte, Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, Accenture, Ford, KPMG, etc. hire UCB graduates. A few of the top paid UCB graduates are LLM students (200,000 USD), MBA (150,000 USD), Bachelors (150,000 USD), etc. | Highest paying degrees are Masters in Finance, LLM and MBA with an average annual salary of 150,000 USD, 148,000 USD and 146,000 USD respectively. Healthcare, executive management and legal & paralegal are the highest paying sectors. | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 64; Graduates are offered salary within a range of 77,000 USD to 145,000 USD per year. Annual ROI is 5.3%. Doctorate and MBA are highest paying degrees with average annual salary of 145,000 USD and 144,000 USD respectively. | The average salary of graduates is 93,000 USD per annum. Some of them are Amazon, IBM Corporation, Goldman Sachs Group, Raytheon Co., Microsoft, etc. Graduate Employability ranks (2020): #12 MS: $277,000. MBA: $173,00. Masters in Finance: $113,000. | Graduate Employability Rankings- #21 (THE, 2019); Top recruiters- Booz, Allen and Hamilton; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corp; Raytheon Co.; Johns Hopkins University. Highest paying degrees- Doctorate (145,000 USD); MBA (126,000 USD); Bachelor of Arts (124,000 USD); Masters in Science (108,000 USD); Masters (106,000 USD); Masters of Arts (14,000 USD). | Graduate Employability THE Ranks- #1, QS Ranks- #4. Employment rate is over 89% with base salaries offered to B-school graduates of around 210,000 USD. E-MBA students were offered average of 200,000 USD/yr. Median salaries for the other departments combined was around 90,000 USD. | Graduate Employability Ranking 2020: 47; Annual ROI is 6.6%; Highest paying degrees along with their annual salary are Doctorate: 160,000 USD, BS: 128,000 USD; BA: 120,000 USD and PhD: 87,000 USD | Graduate Employability Rankings- #20 (QS, 2020); Top recruiters- University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Comcast Cable Inc., Amazon.com, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMCC); Highest paid degrees- MBA (175,000 USD), Masters in Finance (150,000 USD), PhD (147,000 USD), Executive Masters (145,000 USD), Bachelor of Science (124,000 USD). | Annual salary offered is 111,000 USD per annum and ROI is 7.9%. Top recruiters are Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Apple Computer Inc, etc. Graduate Employability Rankings (2020): #74. Doctorate students were the highest-paid ($138,000-154,000). | Some of the top recruiters were Apple, Dassault Systems, Facebook, Wayfair, Cohesity, EY, Gartner, PwC, and others. weighter salaries of MBA graduates was around $202,000. Executive MBA students were offered $194,000 Graduate employability QS ranking (2020)- #21 | Average salary of university graduates is 98,000 USD per annum; Annual ROI is 6.8%; Top employers are Amazon, IBM, Apple, etc. Graduate Employability ranks (2020): #39. Executive MBA: $169,000. Masters in Finance: $155,000. MBA: $140,000 Masters: $100,000 | Over 12,000 vacancies are advertised on university’s CareerConnect every year. Average salary offered to graduates is 100,00 USD per annum. Major employers are National Health Service (NHS), ASOS, BAE Systems and Cisco Systems. Highest paid degree was Master in Management ($171,000) Graduate Employability Rank (QS): #10 | Graduate Employability rank: QS-#3 94% engineering students placed within 6 months of graduation with average base salary $98,000 100% placement in MS business analytics 2019 class- median salary $100.000 Top recruiter: Walt Disney, Nike, Ebay, PWC, Vineyard Vines, Microsoft, Sony, etc | Average salary of UChicago graduates is 79,000 USD annually. Top recruiters include McKinsey & Company Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google LLC, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Accenture, Deloitte Consulting LLP. Highest paid degrees include LLM (257,000 USD), Masters in Finance (232,000 USD), MBA (168,000 USD). | #1 Graduate employability QS rankings (2020) #3 Graduate employability THE rankings Over 55% UG and 82% PG students enter workforce. Average salaries offered to baccalaureates $85,000 Average salaries offer to masters graduates $112,000 Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, McKinsey & Co., Bain & Co. | Graduate Employability Ranks (2020): #111-120 MFin: $165,000 Doctorate: $163,000 Other Degree: $160,000 LLM: $149,000 MBA: $140,000 |
| Application Requirements | Supplemental Form (for a few programs); LORs & SOPs; Essays; Portfolio (required for a few programs) | Resume, Portfolio, Essay, 2 LORs, Portfolio (for some programs) | Translated documents in English; Scores of standardized exams; 3-Recommendations; Writing Samples; Supplementary documents (such as audio recordings, art samples, portfolios, etc.) Mid-year reports are also required along applications. | LORs (usually three); SOP; Resume; Test Scores (such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE, etc.) | – | 3 to 4 years of work experience for some graduate programs; at least 2 letters of recommendation; 2 to 3-page statement of purpose | Freshman need 3.87 GPA on a scale of 4.0 (A- grade or 90 to 92%). Supplementary applications are also required. | Academic transcripts; Secondary School Report; 2 Teacher Evaluations; Mid-year Report; Standardized Test Scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Essays; SOPs; Résumé/CV; Recommendation letter(s); Professional Credential Evaluation; Financial Support Documents. | Teacher Evaluation forms (as additional LORs); Sample of academic work, potfolio, music recordings, art work, etc (supplementary documents); IELTS/TOEFL; Standardized test scores | School Report; Counsellor’s recommendation for UG admission; Letters of Recommendation; Writing Sample | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; 2-3 LORs; SOPs; Resume; Personal Statement; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (Digital portfolios, Writing samples, Research statements, etc.); Interviews (if required). | International students can apply through Common App and Coalition Application. When applying through the latter, you need to provide additional CalTech questions. Teacher evaluations are mandatory. | Academic transcripts, 2-3 LORs, SOPs/ Essays, Resume, School report, Standardized tests, Proof of English language proficiency, Additional requirements (work experience, interview, research proposal, etc.) | UG applicants must have at least grade B+ (3.69 GPA on 4.0). Interviews are conducted for many UG programs. | CBSE/ICSE/State Boards certificate with 85-95% (varies with program); 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; Resume; Standardized test scores; Interview; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional Requirements (Work experience, Research proposals, etc.) | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose | Transcripts, English proficiency scores, Supplemental essays, teacher evaluation, GMAT/ GRE scores, Supplemental material (art work, research papers, etc.) | Letter of recommendations (two, preferrably from teachers of subjects maths and science or humanities) Student profile Creative portfolio Interview | Supplemental applications are required, alumni interviews may also be conducted, three subject scores are preferred. |
| Campuses And B Schools | Stanford Graduate School of Business | Stern School of Business | Yale School of Management | Haas School of Business | Johnson Graduate School of Management | Marshall Business School | NA | NA | Harvard Law School Harvard Extension School Harvard Kennedy School Harvard Business School | NA | The Wharton School | NA | Teachers College at Columbia University Columbia Business School | College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts, Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business | Said Business School | Anderson School of Management | University of Chicago Booth School of Business | MIT Sloan School of Management | McDonough School of Business |
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Admission & Dates
Application Portal : https://admission.stanford.edu/apply/
Early Action Deadlines
November 1
Application Deadline
April 1
Application Results
Regular Decision Deadlines
January 15
Application Deadline
April 1
Application Results
Test Scores For International Applicants
| Exams | Avg. Score | Min Score | Max. Score | %Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | ||||
| IELTS | 7 | 7 | 9 | – |
| TOEFL | 100 | 100 | 120 | – |
| Graduate | ||||
| GMAT | 600 | 600 | 800 | – |
| Undergraduate | ||||
| SAT Check Detailed Score | 1465 | 1390 | 1540 | 78 |
| ACT Check Detailed Score | 34 | 32 | 35 | 61 |
Stanford University Acceptance Rate
5.0 %
Acceptance Rate
325000
Total Applicants
16520
Total EnrolledMaleFemale
57.0%
Male
43.0%
FemaleUndergraduateUndergraduate Programs5.0%Total Applicants188740Total Enrolled9437GraduateGraduate Programs5.0%Total Applicants141660Total Enrolled7083
Stanford University Enrollment
EnrollmentStanford University Enrollment16520Undergraduate Enrollment9437Graduate Enrollment7083Graduation RateAverage Graduation Rate90.5%
Attendance Cost
$72420
Attendance Cost
The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate. Check Program wise FeesTuition FeesUndergraduate Programs$73,964 / YearPost Graduate Program$72,420 / YearOn CampusBooks & Supplies$1,455 / YearOn Campus, Room & Board$15,112 / YearOn Campus, Other Expenses$2,925 / Year
Schools, Faculties & Campuses
School
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Address: 655 Knight Way, Stanford, CA 94305
Top Accreditations [Institutional & Program Wise]
Institutional AccreditationsWestern Association Of Schools And CollegesProgram Wise AccreditationLaw ProgramsAmerican Bar AssociationMedicine ProgramsLiaison Committee On Medical EducationPsychology ProgramsAmerican Psychological Association
Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2240 | – | – | – |
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Computer Science(International)
RANKED #3
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Ranked#5Score88.8
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Ranked#1Score100
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Ranked#3Score97.9
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Ranked#9Score93.1
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Ranked#12Score91
US News
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Ranked#2Score97.9
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Ranked#4Score89.8
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Ranked#6Score86.7
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Ranked#7Score86.3
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Ranked#1Score100
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Ranked#6Score92.6
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Ranked#7Score92
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Ranked#8Score91.6
COLLEGE RATING
BASED ON 24 STUDENTS RATING
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