by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Stanford University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Stanford University stood at $65,910 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $783; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,127 |
| Fees | $783 |
| Total | $65,910 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Stanford University cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Stanford University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Stanford University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Stanford University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Stanford University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $55,473 |
| Two Years Ago | $57,693 |
| One Year Ago | $61,731 |
| Most Recent Year | $65,127 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Stanford has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 5.5%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $69,535 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.48%, so a year from now students could pay around $69,523.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,523 |
| In 2 Years | $73,334 |
| In 3 Years | $77,354 |
| In 4 Years | $81,594 |
| In 5 Years | $86,067 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $301,805.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Stanford University, head to the Stanford University Financial Aid page.
