Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $87,833. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,910 |
| Housing & meals | $19,922 |
| Books & supplies | $825 |
| Personal & travel | $4,602 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,426 |
| Total cost of attendance | $87,833 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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Stanford University net price compared with other California colleges
Stanford University has the 41st-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | University of California-Berkeley | $13,481 | 93% | $92,446 |
| 38 | Fresno Pacific University | $13,630 | 50% | $58,896 |
| 39 | California State University-Monterey Bay | $13,663 | 59% | $59,247 |
| 40 | San Jose State University | $13,760 | 69% | $78,988 |
| 41 | Stanford University | $13,807 | 92% | $124,080 |
| 42 | University of California-Irvine | $14,251 | 87% | $80,735 |
| 43 | University of California-Riverside | $14,304 | 76% | $67,699 |
| 44 | Rio Hondo College | $14,379 | 25% | $44,950 |
| 45 | California State University-Chico | $14,480 | 63% | $64,172 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why Stanford University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | 4% | $13,807 | 92% | $124,080 | This school |
| Pomona College | 7% | $19,285 | 93% | $77,779 | |
| California Institute of Technology | 3% | $16,075 | 94% | $128,566 | |
| Claremont McKenna College | 10% | $28,849 | 91% | $104,736 | |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13% | $35,924 | 92% | $138,687 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Stanford University would cost you $5,478 less per year than Pomona College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Stanford University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$3,102).
- Stanford University gives aided families $8,011 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Stanford University | Pomona College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $65,910 | $65,420 | +$490 |
| Books & supplies | $825 | $1,100 | −$275 |
| Housing & meals | $19,922 | $20,374 | −$452 |
| Personal & travel | $4,602 | $1,500 | +$3,102 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,426 | −$3,094 | −$332 |
| Sticker price | $87,833 | $85,300 | +$2,533 |
| Average grants | −$74,026 | −$66,015 | −$8,011 |
| You pay | $13,807 | $19,285 | −$5,478 |
“+” means Stanford University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Stanford University cost questions
How much is tuition at Stanford University?
Tuition and fees are $65,910 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Stanford University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $87,833 a year.
What do families actually pay at Stanford University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,807 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $0; $48–75k pay $3,212; $110k+ pay $53,882.
How much debt do Stanford University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $9,851, and 0.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Stanford University overview