Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $62,484
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $62,484
- Average Net Price
- $12,136
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $19,922
- Books & Supplies
- $825
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $83,231
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $127/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 89.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 6.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.2%
Cost Overview
Most Stanford families pay far less than the $83,231 sticker price. Families earning under $75,000 pay just $1,323 annually, while those making $75,000-$110,000 pay $8,816. Even high-earning families above $110,000 pay $50,452, roughly $33,000 below full cost. Over four years, that ranges from $5,292 to $201,808 depending on family income.
Stanford graduates leave with remarkably low debt burdens. The median debt of $12,000 translates to monthly payments of just $127. With median earnings of $89,527 in the first year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 2% of income. The 89.92% loan repayment rate reflects both strong earning potential and manageable debt loads. Middle-class families get the best deal here, often paying less than many state schools while accessing Silicon Valley's most powerful alumni network.
Stanford graduates leave with remarkably low debt burdens. The median debt of $12,000 translates to monthly payments of just $127. With median earnings of $89,527 in the first year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 2% of income. The 89.92% loan repayment rate reflects both strong earning potential and manageable debt loads. Middle-class families get the best deal here, often paying less than many state schools while accessing Silicon Valley's most powerful alumni network.
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