Stanford University
Founded in 1885, Stanford University it is a world-renowned private research university whose goal is to promote research, student-teacher interaction, interdisciplinary work and academic excellence.
City
Stanford, S.A
Training programs
Bachelor's, master's degree
Age
from 17 years old
Tuition fees
from $53,529 per year
Stanford University
Founded in 1885, Stanford University it is a world-renowned private research university whose goal is to promote research, student-teacher interaction, interdisciplinary work and academic excellence. He is well known for his entrepreneurial spirit and strong ties to Silicon Valley, a hub for numerous tech startups and global businesses such as Facebook, Apple and Google. The school is located in a small town Stanford, in a Northern California bay, about 30 miles from San Francisco. The main campus is one of the largest in the United States, covering an area of 8,180 acres.
Initially, the main activities of the university were the humanities and engineering. As development progresses Stanford it quickly became a major center for scientific research and innovative research. Much of Stanford's success can be attributed to its alumni. Since its founding, 32 faculty members have won Nobel Prizes and four have won Pulitzer Prizes.
Students at Stanford University included
From the point of view of enrollment in Stanford more than 17,000 students attend, including about 7,000 international students; this makes it a secondary institution. In addition, the school employs 2,240 teachers. But getting here is not an easy task. Stanford has high competitiveness among students: currently the level of admission to Stanford it is about 4%, which is one of the lowest rates in the United States. This means that only four out of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Because of its prestige Stanford University tends to be in the top ten, sometimes the top five, in most national university rankings.
Stanford's undergraduate graduation rate is 94%, most students take a maximum of six years to complete their bachelor's degree, while a small minority need more time or do not graduate at all.
Finished Stanford university graduates can count on good salaries. According to PayScale, the starting salary for Stanford graduates is an impressive $83,500, while the average salary is a whopping $161,400. It puts Stanford in the top 10 universities with the highest income for graduates.
Of all freshmen, 99% remain at Stanford for their sophomore year, suggesting that the vast majority of students are quite satisfied with their overall university experience.
As for academic programs, Stanford university offers more than 65 majors to choose from among three schools (the other four schools only grant master's degrees): School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Humanities and Sciences. Some of the more popular majors include computer and information sciences, engineering, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
In addition, Stanford includes 18 interdisciplinary institutes that allow students to combine different fields of study to form their own unique programs.
In terms of class size, the student-faculty ratio is 5:1; this means that there are only five students per professor - an excellent ratio that ensures that all students have sufficient time to consult with faculty.
Outside of academic pursuits, students can choose from more than 650 student communities, ranging from sports and academic clubs to arts groups and religious organizations. About 25% of students take part in Greek life. Sports, especially football, are very popular at Stanford University.
Initially, the main activities of the university were the humanities and engineering. As development progresses Stanford it quickly became a major center for scientific research and innovative research. Much of Stanford's success can be attributed to its alumni. Since its founding, 32 faculty members have won Nobel Prizes and four have won Pulitzer Prizes.
Students at Stanford University included
- Herbert Hoover, former President of the United States
- Marissa Mayer, former CEO and President of Yahoo!
- Reese Witherspoon, Academy Award-winning actress
- Chelsea Clinton, daughter of politicians Hillary and Bill Clinton
- Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court
- Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal
- Corey Booker, New Jersey's first African-American senator
- Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut
- Tiger Woods, professional golfer (did not graduate)
From the point of view of enrollment in Stanford more than 17,000 students attend, including about 7,000 international students; this makes it a secondary institution. In addition, the school employs 2,240 teachers. But getting here is not an easy task. Stanford has high competitiveness among students: currently the level of admission to Stanford it is about 4%, which is one of the lowest rates in the United States. This means that only four out of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Because of its prestige Stanford University tends to be in the top ten, sometimes the top five, in most national university rankings.
Stanford's undergraduate graduation rate is 94%, most students take a maximum of six years to complete their bachelor's degree, while a small minority need more time or do not graduate at all.
Finished Stanford university graduates can count on good salaries. According to PayScale, the starting salary for Stanford graduates is an impressive $83,500, while the average salary is a whopping $161,400. It puts Stanford in the top 10 universities with the highest income for graduates.
Of all freshmen, 99% remain at Stanford for their sophomore year, suggesting that the vast majority of students are quite satisfied with their overall university experience.
As for academic programs, Stanford university offers more than 65 majors to choose from among three schools (the other four schools only grant master's degrees): School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Humanities and Sciences. Some of the more popular majors include computer and information sciences, engineering, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies.
In addition, Stanford includes 18 interdisciplinary institutes that allow students to combine different fields of study to form their own unique programs.
In terms of class size, the student-faculty ratio is 5:1; this means that there are only five students per professor - an excellent ratio that ensures that all students have sufficient time to consult with faculty.
Outside of academic pursuits, students can choose from more than 650 student communities, ranging from sports and academic clubs to arts groups and religious organizations. About 25% of students take part in Greek life. Sports, especially football, are very popular at Stanford University.
Stanford University Ratings
- 4th in the World (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 7th place among American universities (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 3rd place for global reputation (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 1st in the world for the arts and humanities (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 5th in the world for Health Sciences and Health (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 1st place in the world in engineering and technology (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 5th in the world in life sciences (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 3rd in the world in physical sciences (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 4th in the world in social sciences (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 2nd in the world for business and economics (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 2nd World Computer Science (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 1st in the world by right (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 1st in the world by education (Times Higher Education 2020)
- 1st in the world in psychology (Times Higher Education 2020)
Stanford University schools and faculties
Seven schools make up Stanford University.
Undergraduate programs provide:
Master's programs offer:
TUITION COSTS:
Tuition fees at Stanford University are quite high due to the school's status as an elite private institution. Currently, tuition is $53,529 per year.
Despite this high price, Stanford has a fairly generous bailout policy.
Undergraduate programs provide:
- School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Humanities and Sciences
Master's programs offer:
- Graduate School of Business
- Graduate School of Education
- Law school
- School of Medicine
TUITION COSTS:
Tuition fees at Stanford University are quite high due to the school's status as an elite private institution. Currently, tuition is $53,529 per year.
Despite this high price, Stanford has a fairly generous bailout policy.
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