Stanford University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 4%
Average High School GPA: 4.18 weighted
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1420-1570
ACT Range: 32-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 7,645
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal/Progressive
In-State Tuition: $61,617
Out-of-State Tuition: $61,617
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Stanford, California
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: West
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 49°F (9°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 70°F (21°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 20 inches (510mm)
Nearest Airport: San Jose International Airport (SJC) — Approximately 20 miles (30-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@stanford
Swim team instagram: @stanfordmswim
Twitter:@Stanford
Facebook:Stanford
LinkedIn:Stanford University
YouTube:Stanford
TikTok: @Stanforduniversity
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Avery Aquatic Center
Men’s Head Coach: Dan Schemmel
Women’s Head Coach: Chris Lindauer
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #8
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in ACC
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #2
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#2 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#8 in Aerospace /Aeronautical / Astronautical
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#3 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#2 in Environmental / Environmental Health
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#7 in Industrial / Manufacturing
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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#7 in Biocomputing/Bioinformatics/Biotechnology (tie)
#3 in Game/Simulation Development
#6 in Mobile/Web Applications (tie)
#12 in Writing in the Disciplines (tie)
#10 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#17 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
#11 in Best Colleges for Veterans
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Forbes Top Colleges
#7
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#26
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#130
America's Dream Employers 2025
#2
#2
In Private Colleges
#2
In Research Universities
#1
In The West
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#146
America's Best Employers for Women 2024
#287
Best Employers for Diversity 2023
#6
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#7
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A+
Professors: A+
Dorms: A
Student Life: A+
Value: A+
Campus: A
Party Scene: A-
Location: B
Campus Food: A-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #2 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #25 of 1,332
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