Stanford University
About
Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife, Jane, in memory of their only child, Leland Jr.
Admissions funnel
How selective is this institution, and how many admitted students choose to enroll?
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 9.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Stanford vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions Stanford selected for federal comparison reporting.
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectStanford University | 92% | 3.6% | 18,625 | $12,136 | R1 Research |
Brown University | 96% | 5.4% | 11,956 | $26,572 | R1 Research |
Columbia University in the City of New York | 96% | 4.0% | 35,173 | $20,148 | R1 Research |
Cornell University | 95% | 8.8% | 26,793 | $32,337 | R1 Research |
Dartmouth College | 96% | 5.4% | 6,938 | $28,619 | R1 Research |
Harvard University | 98% | 3.6% | 30,259 | $16,816 | R1 Research |
Johns Hopkins University | 94% | 6.4% | 30,210 | $18,161 | R1 Research |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 96% | 4.5% | 11,886 | $19,813 | R1 Research |
Princeton University | 98% | 4.6% | 9,137 | $10,555 | R1 Research |
University of Pennsylvania | 97% | 5.4% | 29,109 | $31,229 | R1 Research |
Yale University | 96% | 3.9% | 15,564 | $27,818 | R1 Research |
| Peer group median | 96% | 4.6% | 18,625 | $20,148 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
IR&DS’s mission is to facilitate institutional decision making at Stanford University by providing integrated analysis and research needed by University decision makers and publishing reports that provide insight into the performance of the institution.
Visit IR office page- Corrie PotterAssociate Vice Provost and Director of Institutional Research and Decision Support
- Leslie LuckProject Coordinator & Office Administrator
- Brian CookSenior Director of Assessment and Evaluation
- Larry GallagherSenior Assessment and Program Evaluation Analyst
- Sara VasquezSenior Assessment and Program Evaluation Analyst
- Tallie WetzelSenior Assessment and Program Evaluation Analyst
- Jared BoyceSenior Assessment and Evaluation Analyst
- Joanna MendelsohnAssessment Data Analyst
- Doug BermanData Governance Program Director
- Emily GrayData Governance Architect
- Patrick KaoDirector of Decision Support Services & Business Intelligence
- Janice PangSenior Business Intelligence and Reporting Analyst
- Clara CarterBusiness Intelligence and Reporting Analyst
- Ryan BungardAssociate Director of Decision Support Services
- Jennifer R. WeldenSIRIS Business Systems Analyst
- Tricia SullivanStudent Reporting Project Manager
- Biju JacobData Engineer
- Kristine KilanskiDirector of Institutional Research
- Shannon MonahanSenior Institutional Research Analyst
- Leo RosenSenior Institutional Research Analyst
- William SearleSenior Admissions Research Analyst
- B. Pinar BasimInstitutional Research Analyst
- Trish HernandezInstitutional Research Analyst
- Lisa LambethInstitutional Research Analyst
- Jonathan SiuInstitutional Research Data Analyst
Common Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
Documents & reports (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardirds.stanford.edu
- Data definitionGuides & Standards | Data GovernanceThis page from Stanford University's Data Governance section outlines various guides and standards related to data governance, including roles, principles, policies, and best practices. Several of these guides are indicated as 'coming soon.' Additionally, there are mentions of data stewardship, naming standards, and responsibilities within Stanford's data governance framework.datagovernance.stanford.edu
- Data dictionarySTARR Anonymized Dataset Data Dictionary2017The STARR Anonymized Dataset Data Dictionary provides detailed information on the structure and contents of an anonymized database resource for Stanford Medicine researchers. It includes data from the Epic system at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, imaging data from Radiology, and historical clinical data from previous EMRs. This dictionary outlines various elements such as demographics, encounters, billing codes, lab results, and more, employing anonymization techniques like identifier coding and date jittering to ensure privacy. It serves as an essential tool for researchers seeking to utilize Stanford's comprehensive clinical data while maintaining patient confidentiality.med.stanford.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- GlossaryStanford University Institutional Research GlossaryStanford University's Institutional Research Glossary provides definitions and explanations of terms commonly used in the context of research conducted at the university. It serves as a resource for understanding research policies, procedures, and processes at Stanford, helping users to navigate the complexities of research administration and compliance. The glossary categorizes terms alphabetically, covering a wide range of topics including costs, compliance, funding, and proposal development.doresearch.stanford.edu
Notable alumni (13)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Guido AppenzellerTechnology
- Dimitri DadiomovFinance
- Andy FangTechnology
- Filip KaliszanSecurity Technology
- Shawn KerriganLogistics
- Beyang LiuSoftware
- Sam AltmanTechnology
- Joshua ReevesFinance
- Jeff SeibertTechnology
- Dan SirokerSoftware
- Kevin SystromTechnology
- Stanley TangTechnology
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