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Stanford, CA 4 year Private

In-State Tuition & Fees

$56,169

Cost of attendance at Stanford University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$56,169

Cost of attendance at Stanford University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Stanford University was $14,402. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Stanford

Stanford net price calculator

$14,402

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of Stanford for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,402 $5,621 (28%) - - - $9,562 $42,108
2021 $20,023 $3,244 (19%) $1,233 $1,581 $7,081 $13,623 $46,746
2020 $16,779 $492 (3%) - $1,145 $1,959 $10,631 $45,693
2019 $17,271 $709 (4%) $1,226 $113 $451 $10,928 $43,779
2018 $16,562 $133 - $2,548 $3,047 $11,456 $39,317
2017 $16,695 $2,550 (13%) $1,630 $4,035 $4,061 $12,228 $39,853
2016 $19,245 $1,293 (7%) $1,932 $2,023 $6,438 $14,316 $41,703
2015 $17,952 $1,157 (6%) $2,841 $4,879 $7,576 $18,212 $36,240
2014 $19,109 -- $3,516 $4,260 $6,240 $12,679 $40,323

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Stanford University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $78,898 $1,330 (2%) $56,169 - $1,305
2021 $77,568 $2,998 (4%) $55,473 $20,805 $1,290
2020 $74,570 $2,983 (4%) $53,529 - $1,245
2019 $71,587 $2,478 (4%) $51,354 - $1,455
2018 $69,109 $2,413 (4%) $49,617 - $1,455
2017 $66,696 $2,219 (3%) $47,940 - $1,455
2016 $64,477 $2,114 (3%) $46,320 - $1,425
2015 $62,363 $2,052 (3%) $44,757 - $1,425
2014 $60,311 $1,903 (3%) $43,245 - $1,500
2013 $58,408 -- $41,787 - $1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Stanford provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 14,621 dormitories available to its students at $11,166 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Stanford is $1,241 per month.
Does Stanford provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Stanford for one academic year is $6,694, which works out to $744 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Stanford estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,305.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Stanford estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,564
  • If living off-campus, with family: N/A
  • If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
Stanford requires all freshman students to stay on campus during their first year of study, and therefore has not published costs for off-campus living arrangements.
How much is Stanford application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $90 and $125 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Stanford offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Stanford University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,234 $1,207
For out-of-state students $1,234 $1,207

Housing and Meal

Stanford University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Stanford University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $6,694 $11,166 N/A 0 14,621
2021 $6,530 $10,725 N/A 0 14,717
2020 $6,323 $10,110 N/A 0 12,588
2019 $6,169 $9,594 N/A 0 12,614
2018 $6,019 $9,093 N/A 0 12,492
2017 $5,889 $8,712 N/A 0 11,302
2016 $5,761 $8,346 N/A 0 11,415

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Stanford University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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