Colleges Featured at JCAS: Stanford University

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Institution Name: Stanford University
Location: Stanford, California
Institution Type: Private
Undergraduate Student Body Population: 6994 students
Student to Faculty Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 70.2% of classes have less than 20 students
Academic Calendar: Four quarters, each 10 weeks in length
Most Popular Majors:
  • Computer Science
  • Human Biology
  • Engineering
  • Biology
  • Science, Technology and Society
Study Abroad: Stanford operates a study abroad program called the Bing Overseas Study Program in 11 cities around the world.
Sports: Stanford has 36 varsity teams and 26 club teams. About 900 students participate in intercollegiate sports.
Campus Housing/Greek Life: Housing is guaranteed for four years for entering freshmen. 97% of undergraduates live in on-campus housing. About 25% of students join one of the 16 fraternities or 14 sororities.
Popular Clubs & Activities: Many Stanford student activities focus on cultural aspects. There are six cultural centers: Asian American Activities Center, Black Community Services Center, El Centro Chicano y Latino, LGBT Community Resources Center, the Markaz: Resource Center for Engagement with the Cultures and Peoples of the Muslim World, Native American Cultural Center and Women's Community Center. In addition, the Haas Center for Public Service is a university-wide service, scholarship, and community center unique to Stanford. The student newspaper, the Stanford Daily, and the student government, the Associated Students of Stanford University, are also very popular. 
Acceptance Rate: 5.1%
Admissions Requirements:
  • Common Application
  • SAT I or ACT with writing
  • transcript
  • counselor recommendation
  • two teacher recommendations
  • $90 application fee
Early Decision: November 1st (restrictive)
Tuition:
  • Tuition $45,729
  • Room & Board $14,107
  • Fee $591
Financial Aid: Stanford is need-blind in the admissions process. In the 2014-2015 school year, 5829 students (85%) received some form of financial assistance. A total of $185,671,359 was given as scholarships, loans, and work-study jobs. Tuition is waved for students whose parents have less than $125,000 in income or assets. In addition, for those making below $65,000, room and board is also waived.
Graduation Rate: 79% (4-year graduation rate)
Website: www.stanford.edu

Admissions Representative Attending JCAS: Cherry Cachero, Senior Assistant Director of Admission 

 BY: Jenny Zhi

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