Institutional Spotlight: Stanford University

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by Jenny Zhi

Today's College Spotlight post features a college that will be attending the Joyce Ivy​ ​College Admissions Symposium (JCAS) and is a JIF summer program partner. The JIF blog​ ​team also releases posts detailing colleges that a JIF alumna is currently attending.

Institution Name: Stanford University

Location: Stanford, California

Institution Type: Private research university

Undergraduate Student Body Population: 7,000

Student to Faculty Ratio: 4:1

Average Class Size: 25 students

Academic Calendar: Four quarters (autumn, winter, spring, summer); most students take summer quarter off, some stay to take additional courses on campus

Most Popular Majors: Computer Science, Human Biology, Engineering, Economics, Psychology

Study Abroad: Stanford operates a study abroad program called the Bing Overseas Study Program in 11 cities around the world.
See https://undergrad.stanford.edu/programs/bosp for more information

Sports: Stanford has 36 varsity teams and 26 club teams. About 900 students participate in intercollegiate sports.
Fun Fact: If Stanford was a country, it would have placed sixth in the 2016 summer Olympics.
See https://visit.stanford.edu/activities/athletics_recreation.html for more information

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.
See https://rde.stanford.edu/studenthousing for more information

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 (http://www.stanforddaily.com/), and the student government, the Associated Students of Stanford University, are also very popular. 
See https://admission.stanford.edu/student/organizations/ for more information

Acceptance Rate: 4.8%
 
Admissions Requirements:
  • Common Application (no supplement)
  • $90 application fee
  • Official testing
  • School report including counselor of recommendation
  • Official transcript
  • Letters of recommendation from two teachers
  • Midyear transcript

See http://admission.stanford.edu/application/freshman/ for more information

Restrictive Early Action: November 1 (October 15 if submitting arts portfolio)
Regular Decision: January 1 (December 1 if submitting arts portfolio)
See https://admission.stanford.edu/application/deadlines/ for more information

Tuition:
  • Tuition: $ 47,331
  • Room & Board: $ 14,601
  • Student Activity Fee: $ 609
  • Books & Supplies: $ 1,455

See https://financialaid.stanford.edu/undergrad/budget/ for more information

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.
See https://financialaid.stanford.edu/ for more information

Graduation Rate: 75% (4-year graduation rate)

Website: http://www.stanford.edu/

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Admissions Representative Attending JCAS: Daniel Chung, admissions officer responsible for Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania

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